Promotes excellence in professional school counseling by advocating for the role & programs of school counselors, demonstrating leadership, and much more!
๐ PrepareRI is helping Rhode Island students become college AND career ready!
โ Career exploration
โ Internships & work-based learning
โ College credit & industry credentials
โ Career pathways aligned to in-demand jobs
prepare-ri.org/#PrepareRI#CareerReadiness#RI
๐ฅ New school counselor? Need a refresher?
Ignite offers 20 hours of expert-led training on the ASCA National Modelยฎ, legal & ethical issues, templates, resources, and more.
๐ bit.ly/43US09U#ASCA#SchoolCounseling#IgniteASCA
๐ ๐ Learn on YOUR schedule with ASCA@Home!
โ๏ธ Virtual live & on-demand learning
โ๏ธ Focused on today's school counseling challenges
โ๏ธ Practical strategies you can use immediately
โ๏ธ Professional development from the comfort of home
Grow your skills. Strengthen your impact. ๐
๐ASCA Webinar Series = flexible PD at your fingertips๐ป
๐๐พLive on-demand webinars
๐๐พCEUs available (small fee) ๐ฐ
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๐ฃ Rhode Island school counselors: We want to hear from YOU! Have a successful program, strategy, or initiative to share? Consider presenting at the 2026 RISCA Fall Conference.
๐ Proposal deadline: August 14, 2026
๐forms.gle/dwV8D65cVSxg2QKi8#RISCA#SchoolCounseling
Summer is the perfect time for professional growth! โ๏ธ
ASCA U Specialists offer self-paced online learning, 5 CEUs/50 Contact Hours, and specialized training in key school counseling topics.
Have you earned a Specialist designation yet?
#ASCA#SchoolCounselor#PD#RISCA
This Memorial Day, the Rhode Island School Counselor Association honors and remembers the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ๐บ๐ธโค๏ธ
We remember their courage, service, and dedication today and always.
#MemorialDay#RISCA#HonorAndRemember
๐ฃ Rhode Island school counselors โ we want YOU to present at the 2026 Fall Conference hosted by the Rhode Island School Counselor Association!
Theme: โRamplify for Student Successโ ๐ก
๐ Nov. 2, 2026
๐ค 60-min breakout sessions
๐ Proposal deadline: Aug. 14, 2026
#RISCA#ASCA
๐ฃ Rhode Island school counselors attending the ASCA National Conference in New Orleans โ RISCA wants to connect! ๐
Complete the form by June 5 to register, connect, and receive a RISCA t-shirt ๐
๐ Form: bit.ly/4937JXs#RISCA#ASCA
May is Mental Health Awareness Month ๐
School counselors play a vital role in supporting studentsโ mental healthโhelping them manage stress, build resilience, and feel connected.
When we support mental health, we support learning.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth#SchoolCounseling
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Join our Wellness Club for yoga, mindfulness, breathwork & grounding a private guided session.
๐ May 17 โฐ 1โ2:30 PM
๐ Bend Yoga, North Kingstown
๐ Free for RISCA members
Reserve: Dedelgrosso@gmail.com
As spring break ends, school counselors head into the final stretchโfull of deadlines, transitions, and big expectations.
Take it one day at a time, extend yourself some grace, and remember the impact youโve already made.
Finish strong. ๐
RI School Counselorsโjoin the MLL Community of Practice!
๐ May 18 | โฐ 3:30โ5:30 PM (virtual)
Topic: Scheduling for Multilingual Learners (RIDE updates LEA examples)
Register: 5.18.26 MLL Community of Practice
Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8578436104โฆ
Questions? tobie.bass@ride.ri.gov
๐ธ April stress alert! Finals, projects & college prep can be overwhelming.
5 ways to help students manage stress:
๐ง Mindfulness
๐๏ธ Time management
๐ Self-care
๐ฌ Talk it out
๐ Celebrate progress
๐Boost your professional development in just 5 minutes!
ASCA webinars are free for ASCA members. Register for upcoming live webinars or watch on demand via ASCA On Air.
Check out the ASCA U Flash line-up and learn something new in a flash! โฑ๏ธ๐ bit.ly/4sW3HrY#ASCA
Today is Autism Awareness Day ๐
School counselors are here to support, advocate, and uplift every student. Letโs celebrate differences, practice empathy, and create spaces where all students feel they belong. ๐
#AutismAwareness#InclusionMatters#RISCA
๐ฃThis yearโฆ JOIN RISCA!
The Rhode Island School Counselors Association supports and advocates for school counselors across the state.
Members get:
โAdvocacy at state & national levels
โProfessional development resources
โNetworking opportunities
โFall & Spring conferences
๐RISCA Scholarship Opportunity!
โข Two $500 scholarships for high school seniors
โข One $500 scholarship for a graduate student in a school counseling program
๐Nominations due 4/13
๐Winners selected on 4/14
๐งRISCA Members: Check your email for the nomination details!
In recognition of School Counseling Week, board members met with the Lieutenant Governor to spotlight the vital role of school counselors #NSCW26#ASCA#RISCA