Texas School Counseling Association

A presentation by:Morgan BroylesLindsy ClothierLaura FryPriscilla Jackson

Mission

The mission of TSCA is to support Texas school counselors, through leadership,

advocacy and professional development.

Responsibilities and Purpose

To foster a close personal and professional relationship among school counselors and with counselors in other settings.

Responsibilities and Purpose

To advance the profession of counseling in order to maximize the educational, academic, career, and personal/social growth of each individual.

Responsibilities and Purpose

To participate actively in the study and improvement of guidance and counseling at the local, state, and national level.

Responsibilities and Purpose

To serve as a state organization concerned with the professional needs of school counselors in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities and Purpose

To develop, implement, and/or foster interest in career development programs.

The History of TSCA

TSCA was chartered in 1966Louise Dooley – First President

The History of TSCA

Works closely with parent organization:Texas Counseling Association

Together, they have passed many laws through Texas Legislation.

The History of TSCA

TSCA annual meeting is held at TCA’s November conference.

Conferences

57th Annual Professional Growth Conference San Antonio, Texas - November 20-23, 2013

58th Annual Professional Growth Conference Dallas, Texas November 12-15, 2014

59th Annual Professional Growth Conference Corpus Christi, Texas November 4-7, 2015

Conferences

College Counseling ConferenceAustin, Texas -May 18-19, 2013

Conferences

School Counselor ConferenceHouston, Texas - February 9-11, 2014

Conferences

Directors of Guidance Conference Held each September Date for 2014 TBA

Professional Development Opportunities

Various workshops offered throughout the year. Click on the link below to access dates, time, and locations for these opportunities.

http://www.txca.org/tca/CONTINUING_EDUCATION.asp

Membership Qualifications

Professional MembershipRegular MembershipStudent Membership

Dues

Determined by Board of Directors

Membership Categories

Professional - $105 New Professional - $52 Student - $52 Retired - $52

Member Benefits

Continuing Education and Professional Development

LegalCareDiscounted InsuranceBi-Annual Subscription to Journal of

Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory and Research

Quarterly subscription to Guidelines NewsletterAccess to various grants, brochures, and other

educational resources

Discounts

American Income LifeLiberty Mutual Insurance

Professional Publications

Newsletter The Voice of the School Counselor

Contact Information

Website

http://www.txca.org/tca/tsca_home.asp

Contact Information

Texas Counseling Association1204 san Antonio, Ste. 201Austin, Texas 78701

Phone: (512) 472-3403(800) 580-8144Fax: (512) 472-3756

References

http://www.txca.org/tca/tsca_home.asp http://www.txca.org/tca/By-laws4.asphttp://www.txca.org/tca/

CONTINUING_EDUCATION.asp