Pennsylvania School Counselor Association

The PSCA Mission Statement

The Pennsylvania School Counselors Association responsibly promotes engagement and facilitates ethical and contemporary professional identity of school counselors across our diverse Commonwealth to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students.

School Counselor vs. Guidance Counselor

Historically, the term “guidance counselor” was used to refer to counselors working in the schools. This term has evolved to “school counselor” as the scope of duties has changed and evolved. Although some schools still used the outdated “guidance counselor” term, the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association encourages the use of “school counselor” to more accurately reflect the role. 

The PSCA Goals and Objectives

Provide professional development relevant to the current and emerging practices of professional school counseling.

Advocate for the role and programs of professional school counselors.

Support and promote the implementation of evidence-based practices in school counseling.

Define and promote professional and ethical standards that guide the conduct and practices of professional school counselors.

Identify and implement an organizational structure that facilitates the accomplishments of the mission and goals in a fiscally optimal manner.