Professional Membership
A professional member must be employed as a school counselor, hold a Masters' Degree in Counseling or related areas and have State Certification.
Associate Membership
One who formerly served as a school counselor or one who is a school counselor but does not meet the professional membership requirements. Persons working in a school counseling program may become an Associate Member upon the recommendation of a Professional Member.
Retiree
Membership
A retiree Member is one who upon retirement held or qualified for Professional Membership.
Student
Membership
A Student Member is one who is a full time student at an accredited college or university who is pursuing a degree in guidance and counseling or a higher degree.
Sustaining
Membership
A Sustaining Member is any person, company or corporation interested in guidance and counseling, but does not qualify for any other type of membership.
Our Purposes
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To foster a close personal and professional relationship among school counselors in Louisiana, public and private, and with counselors in other settings.
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To publish scientific, educational, and professional materials
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To advance the profession of counseling in order to maximize the educational/academic, occupational; and social/emotional growth of each individual.
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To develop, implement and foster interest in career development programs.
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To improve the standards of school counseling and the relationships with other pupil personnel services for students in elementary, middle and/or junior high, secondary, and post-secondary settings.
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To assume an active role in helping people to understand and improve such services.