CMC/EBSS WebliographySchool Counseling and Psychology
Current Selector: Rita Kohrman
Information Resources || Professional Associations
Informational Resources
The Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership
The mission of CESCL is to "promote excellence in the field of school counseling and to assist school counselors, their site and central office administrators as they design, implement and evaluate their school counseling programs." http://www.cescal.org/
EBSS/CMC Webliography's Assessment/Educational Tests
Provides access to a carefully selected group of resources related to assessment, tests and testing. http://www.uncc.edu/cimc/testpsych.htm
School Psychology Resources by Psychwatch.com
Provides various resources for School Psychologists and other professionals working with children. http://www.psychwatch.com/schoolpage.htm
School Psychology Resources Online
Research learning disabilities, ADHD, functional behavioral assessment, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, special education, mental retardation, mental health, and more. http://www.schoolpsychology.net/p_02.html
SchoolCounselor.com
Provides information on technology literacy among counselors and administrators by focusing on technology issues, resources, and activities. http://www.schoolcounselor.com/
Professional Associations
All of the following association web pages will be of interest to school psychologists and counselors. The homepages of these associations provide information about their purpose, membership, publications, and provide links to related resources.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
The AACAP, a non-profit organization, was established in 1953, distributes information in an effort to promote an understanding of mental illnesses and remove the stigma associated with them; advance efforts in prevention of mental illnesses, and assure proper treatment and access to services for children and adolescents. http://www.aacap.org/
American Counseling Association (ACA)
ACA is the national voice of professional counselors, with several divisions and affiliated organizations representing interest areas within the profession. http://www.counseling.org/
American Psychological Association (APA)
The APA is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists. http://www.apa.org/
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
The ASCA is the national organization that represents the profession of school counseling. ASCA focuses on providing professional development, enhancing school counseling programs, and researching effective school counseling practices. http://www.schoolcounselor.org/
The Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education
The AACE is an organization of counselors, educators, and other professionals that advances the counseling profession by providing leadership, training, and research in the creation, development, production, and use of assessment and diagnostic techniques. http://aac.ncat.edu/documents/atsc_cmptncy.htm
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
The mission of the NASP is to promote educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth by implementing research-based, effective programs that prevent problems, enhance independence, and promote optimal learning. http://www.nasponline.org/
