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Michigan is on the map for excellence in school counseling. Congrats to Holbrook Elementary (Grand Ledge) and Wacousta Elementary (Eagle) on earning the 2026 RAMP® designation from ASCA. #SchoolCounseling #RAMP #MichiganEducation #MSCA #ASCA

Mark your calendar for April 24, 2026. MSCA’s 2026 Virtual Spring Conference is coming this spring, bringing together school counselors from across Michigan for a full day of professional learning. SCECH credits will be available. Stay tuned for registration information.

MSCA PD Committee presents A Team-Based Approach to 504. Join Shannon Underwood and Becky Wood on Jan 26, 2026, 9–10 a.m. Earn 1 General SCECH. Register now: forms.gle/nwCpgnX94Nb8Pu… #MSCA #ASCA #SCECH

Honoring Dr. King’s legacy by choosing service today and every day. 💙#MLKDay #MSCA

The MSCA Professional Development Committee - A Team-Based Approach to 504, Shared Responsibility and Stronger Systems. Jan 26, 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Participants will earn 1 General SCECH. Registration is now open. forms.gle/nwCpgnX94Nb8Pu… #MSCA #ASCA #SCECH

The MSCA Counselors at the Capitol Day is coming up on February 3, 2026, in Lansing. This free event is open to both MSCA members and non-members. Registration is required and closes on Friday, January 23. Register today. #CounselorsAtTheCapitol #SchoolCounselors #MSCA

MSCA Call for Nominations 2026–2027. Due today. Apply or nominate a leader to serve on the MSCA Governing Board. Submit the initial nomination form by January 9, 2026. Learn more and apply: forms.gle/bwtwaPV9fdWMNT…

Happy New Year from MSCA! As we welcome 2026, we want to thank you for your dedication to students, schools, and communities throughout 2025. Your work continues to make a meaningful difference across Michigan. We look forward to a new year of connection and advocacy!

Happy Holidays from the Michigan School Counselor Association. We thank our members, sponsors, partners, and the school counseling community for your continued support and collaboration. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a wonderful start to the new year.

Rural middle school counselors — apply now for the 2026 Launch Fellowship! • A current school counselor • Working in a U.S. rural middle school Apply by Dec. 14: wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71…? kristine.ramsayseaner@mail.wvu.edu | amber.letcher@sdstate.edu

Congratulations to our MSCA Professional Recognition Award Winners: 2026 School Counselor of the Year: Emily Gay 2025 Administrator of the Year: James D. Fish 2025 Clay Scholarship Recipient: Nancy Lareau Join us Nov. 18 at the Fall Conference in Kalamazoo to honor them.

Rural middle school counselors — apply now for the 2026 Launch Fellowship! • A current school counselor • Working in a U.S. rural middle school Apply here: wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71… Questions? kristine.ramsayseaner@mail.wvu.edu | amber.letcher@sdstate.edu

AI is transforming education and school counseling. ASCA, with Dr. Carol Dahir (NYIT) & Dr. Rachel Geesa (Ball State), is exploring how counselors use AI. Share your experience—take the 10-min survey! 👉 bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3X… #SchoolCounselor #AI #ASCA

MSCA is sharing a survey from Loyola University. This study is not administered by MSCA. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Optional entry for four 100 dollar gift cards. Questions to rjgilbert@loyola.edu.

REMINDER: Michigan School Counselors: Don't miss this webinar on August 14 at 10AM EST! 🔗 Register now: studysmarttutors.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #SchoolCounselors #DataDrivenEducatio

Michigan School Counselors: Don't miss this webinar on August 14 at 10AM EST! Learn how to use data to enhance your practice and boost postsecondary outcomes and earn SCECHs while you're at it. 🔗 Register now: studysmarttutors.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #SchoolCounselors #DataDrivenEducation

Fall Conference Sponsor Spotlight! We’re proud to feature Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services — offering comprehensive care from psychiatric urgent care to senior services across 20+ Michigan locations. Learn more ➡️ ncyionline.org/conferences/mi…

🍦 Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦 Drop your favorite flavor in the comments! #NationalIceCreamDay #SchoolCounselors #MSCA

The 2025 MSCA Fall Conference is coming! Learn more and register below! You won't want to miss this! 💻 Conference info: #mihome" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ncyionline.org/conferences/mi…