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Important COVID-19 Vaccine informationOn January 8th, the PA Department of Health set forth guidelines for vaccine disbursement. While Phase 1B included “Education Workers,” Phase 1A includes “Clinical personnel in school settings”. See below: CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE CHART The Association of School Psychologists of PA posted steps their members could take if they sought an appointment as a 'clinical personnel in school settings.' Since the posting, the Pennsylvania Vaccination Plan has been taken down, in response to emerging changes to Federal vaccine distribution. We are monitoring anticipated changes, but cannot currently offer definitive direction regarding school counselors’ classification. PSCA will continue to gather further information and advocate that the vaccine be made available for all school personnel, including school counselors, as quickly as possible. |
In Response to the Attack on the US Capital...In the wake of the violence on January 6th with the attack on the nation’s Capitol, and the unprecedented challenges to the standards of peaceful transfer of power in our state and national governments, PSCA would like to offer the following resources. Please use these tools to support students and guide discussion as we all reconcile with this shameful day in our nation’s history.CLICK HERE TO VIEW RESOURCES |
Did you Miss the 65th PSCA Conference?Stay tuned... there is going to be a Spring Conference 2021 on March 24th.65th PSCA RecognitionIf you missed it. Please catch the recognition ceremony from the PSCA Conference HERE. |
PSCA Releases Re-entry Considerations - Companion GuideSince March, with the rise of COVID-10 and closure of schools, school counselors have faced mounting challenges. Ranging from student trauma, educational engagement and the impacts of racial violence and educational access, there have been many topics given light over the past few months. Almost immediately, there was an overwhelming response as new networks were rapidly built and volumes of resources shared. PSCA, in collaboration with the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP), collected key resources and practices to assist and guide pupil service professionals through re-entry and towards recovery. The result is this Companion Guide that is intended to provide support to educators, and ultimately, support to our students. You can access the PSCA & ASPP Reentry Considerations - Companion Guide HERE. It is also located on the COVID-19 Resources for School Counselors Page in the resources section of the website LOCATED HERE. |
COVID-19 ResouresThe Pennsylvania School Counselor Association is committed to supporting its members, staff, and all school counselors in Pennsylvania during these uncertain times. We are closely monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 developments. We know that in times of crisis, school couselors play invaluable roles in supporting their communities and students both in person and virtually. As COVID-19 has impacted all "Business as Usual" operations, here are some resources for school counselors as we use our natural flexibility in this challenging time. Our thoughts go out to those school counselors working in some of the higher impacted parts of the state. One vision, one voice.
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In Memory of Mike ThompsonMike Thompson passed away April 26, 2020. Many of us know him through trainings dealing with 339 Plans and Career Education. Click HERE and you will find an article published in the Hummelstown Sun in Mike's memory. You can also see a tribite to Mike Thompson at the 65th PSCA Conference HERE. |
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The mission of the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association is to expand the image and influence of professional school counselors, to promote professional and ethical practice, and to advocate for equity and access for all students.
