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March 2010
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Each week from Jan. 25 through March 29, we'll be giving away one Amazon Kindle to an ASCA member who joined or renewed between Jan. 1, 2010, and March 31, 2010. Learn more or see who's already won.

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Welcome to ASCA Aspects, published monthly by the American School Counselor Association, the school counseling division of the American Counseling Association. Each issue includes information about new projects, events, resources and more from ASCA and helps members take full advantage of all ASCA membership has to offer. We hope you enjoy these monthly newsletters; however, if you'd like to be removed from the mailing list, simply click on the "safe unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this e-mail.
2010 School Counselor of the Year Events

This year brought yet another stellar group of school counselors to Washington, D.C., for three days of congressional briefings, meetings with Senators, a meeting at the Department of Education and a black-tie awards gala. The events garnered media attention for school counseling both in Washington and across the country, culminating in a radio media tour by Barbara Micucci, 2010 School Counselor of the Year. Read her blog post about her experiences, listen to her ASCAway podcast, and check out the photos on the ASCA SCENE from the event.

Nominations for the 2011 School Counselor of the Year program are due Sept. 15, 2010.
 
2010 Conference
Two if by Sea...

What are YOU doing for the Fourth of July? If you're going to be at the ASCA annual conference, there are myriad ways to celebrate the holiday. ASCA has planned a special event for viewing the fireworks with friends, or head down to the harbor for Harborfest to see them up close and personal while you listen to the Boston Pops Orchestra. Whatever you choose, this is sure to be a Fourth of July to remember when you celebrate with ASCA and in the Cradle of Liberty.

Online registration is now open for the 2010 Annual Conference, July 3-6 in Boston. Register by May 1 for discounted rates. Looking to share a room with someone? See who else from your area is attending? Discuss some of the conference sessions? Or stay on top of deadlines and additions to the conference? Check out the Conference Connections discussion board on the ASCA SCENE.

Make your travel plans today.
New CEU Options

As you may already know, ASCA members can earn CEUs for reading articles in Professional School Counseling journal and taking a short quiz online. ASCA has recently upgraded the online CEU quiz process, making it more streamlined and adding Macintosh compatibility. Additionally, you'll soon be able to take quizzes and earn CEUs for ASCA's webinars and conferences. ASCA's CEUs are authorized by IACET. Only IACET Authorized Providers can offer the IACET CEU, the hallmark of quality in continuing education and training.
New Publications Offered

ASCA has added a number of new publications to its online bookstore. As always, members receive these publications at a discount. Click on the new titles to learn more or to order these valuable school counseling resources.
· "Thinking and Acting Like a Solution-Focused School Counselor"
· "Thinking and Acting like a Cognitive School Counselor"
· "Thinking and Acting Like an Eclectic School Counselor"
· "Thinking and Acting Like a Behavioral School Counselor"
· "Gifts & Talents for Teenagers: Discovering Your Unique Strengths"
· "The School Counselor's Guide to ADHD: What to Know and Do to Help Your Students"
· "RTI in Practice: A Practical Guide to Implementing Effective Evidence-Based Interventions in Your School"
· "Building Character from the Start: 201 Activities to Foster Creativity, Literacy and Play in K-3"
· "Cyber Kids, Cyber Bullying, Cyber Balance"
· "When Kids are Grieving: Addressing Grief and Loss in School"
· "Cool, Calm and Confident: A Workbook to Help Kids Learn Assertiveness Skills"
New & Noteworthy

ASCA Response to Blueprint for Reform: President Obama recently released A Blueprint for Education Reform: The Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. ASCA applauds the president for his effort to strengthen America's educational system and encourages the administration to continue in its efforts to provide the education our students need and deserve. Read ASCA's response.

ASCA Responds to Public Agenda Survey: A recently released study by Public Agenda illustrates what can go wrong when there are not enough school counselors to support students. Read ASCA's response.

Attend CollegeWeekLive This Week: The world's largest free online college fair is March 24-25. Students can chat with admissions representatives, learn about financial aid, SAT and ACT preparation and more.

Celebrate Awareness Day: National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 2010, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a day to promote positive development of children and youth and takes place May 6, 2010, across the country. Learn more.

MetLife Survey Shares Teachers' Views: The second of three MetLife reports, Part 2: Student Achievement, from the new MetLife Survey of the American Teacher: Collaborating for Student Success, includes the views of principals, teachers and students on student success. Learn more.

 
Upcoming Deadlines

May 1, 2010: Deadline for discounted conference registration rates.
Sept. 15, 2010: Scholarship applications due
Sept. 15, 2010: School Counselor of the Year nominations due.
Oct. 15, 2010: Next RAMP application deadline. View the new rubric and application process overview