Promotes excellence in professional school counseling by advocating for the role & programs of school counselors, demonstrating leadership, and much more!

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๐Ÿš€ PrepareRI is helping Rhode Island students become college AND career ready! โœ… Career exploration โœ… Internships & work-based learning โœ… College credit & industry credentials โœ… Career pathways aligned to in-demand jobs prepare-ri.org/ #PrepareRI #CareerReadiness #RI
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๐Ÿ”ฅ 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. ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/43US09U #ASCA #SchoolCounseling #IgniteASCA
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๐Ÿ ๐ŸŽ“ Learn on YOUR schedule with ASCA@Home! โœ”๏ธ Virtual live & on-demand learning โœ”๏ธ Focused on today's school counseling challenges โœ”๏ธ Practical strategies you can use immediately โœ”๏ธ Professional development from the comfort of home Grow your skills. Strengthen your impact. ๐Ÿ’™
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๐ŸŽ“ASCA Webinar Series = flexible PD at your fingertips๐Ÿ’ป ๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸพLive on-demand webinars ๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸพCEUs available (small fee) ๐Ÿ’ฐ ๐ŸŒ bit.ly/4e1avQ2 #ASCA #SchoolCounseling #PD #RISCA
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๐Ÿ“ฃ 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. ๐Ÿ“… Proposal deadline: August 14, 2026 ๐ŸŒforms.gle/dwV8D65cVSxg2QKi8 #RISCA #SchoolCounseling
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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
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This Memorial Day, the Rhode Island School Counselor Association honors and remembers the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโค๏ธ We remember their courage, service, and dedication today and always. #MemorialDay #RISCA #HonorAndRemember
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Rhode Island school counselors โ€” we want YOU to present at the 2026 Fall Conference hosted by the Rhode Island School Counselor Association! Theme: โ€œRamplify for Student Successโ€ ๐Ÿ’ก ๐Ÿ—“ Nov. 2, 2026 ๐ŸŽค 60-min breakout sessions ๐Ÿ“… Proposal deadline: Aug. 14, 2026 #RISCA #ASCA
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Rhode Island school counselors attending the ASCA National Conference in New Orleans โ€” RISCA wants to connect! ๐Ÿ’™ Complete the form by June 5 to register, connect, and receive a RISCA t-shirt ๐Ÿ‘• ๐Ÿ“ Form: bit.ly/4937JXs #RISCA #ASCA
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month ๐Ÿ’š School counselors play a vital role in supporting studentsโ€™ mental healthโ€”helping them manage stress, build resilience, and feel connected. When we support mental health, we support learning. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SchoolCounseling
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๐‘บ๐’„๐’‰๐’๐’๐’ ๐’„๐’๐’–๐’๐’”๐’†๐’๐’๐’“๐’”โ€”๐’•๐’‚๐’Œ๐’† ๐’•๐’Š๐’Ž๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐’“๐’†๐’”๐’†๐’• ๐Ÿ’™ Join our Wellness Club for yoga, mindfulness, breathwork & grounding a private guided session. ๐Ÿ“… May 17 โฐ 1โ€“2:30 PM ๐Ÿ“ Bend Yoga, North Kingstown ๐Ÿ’™ Free for RISCA members Reserve: Dedelgrosso@gmail.com
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๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ! ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—” ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿ—“ Nov 2, 2026 Theme: Ramplify for Student Success ๐ŸŽค Call for Proposals open (due Aug 14): forms.gle/dwV8D65cVSxg2QKi8 ๐™‡๐™š๐™–๐™ง๐™ฃ ๐™ข๐™ค๐™ง๐™š: rischoolcounselor.org #RISCA #SchoolCounselors #Ramplify26
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As spring break ends, school counselors head into the final stretchโ€”full of deadlines, transitions, and big expectations. Take it one day at a time, extend yourself some grace, and remember the impact youโ€™ve already made. Finish strong. ๐Ÿ’™
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RI School Counselorsโ€”join the MLL Community of Practice! ๐Ÿ—“ May 18 | โฐ 3:30โ€“5:30 PM (virtual) Topic: Scheduling for Multilingual Learners (RIDE updates LEA examples) Register: 5.18.26 MLL Community of Practice Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8578436104โ€ฆ Questions? tobie.bass@ride.ri.gov
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๐ŸŒธ April stress alert! Finals, projects & college prep can be overwhelming. 5 ways to help students manage stress: ๐Ÿง˜ Mindfulness ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Time management ๐Ÿ’– Self-care ๐Ÿ’ฌ Talk it out ๐Ÿ“Œ Celebrate progress
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๐Ÿš€Boost 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! โฑ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4sW3HrY #ASCA
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Today is Autism Awareness Day ๐Ÿ’™ School counselors are here to support, advocate, and uplift every student. Letโ€™s celebrate differences, practice empathy, and create spaces where all students feel they belong. ๐Ÿ’› #AutismAwareness #InclusionMatters #RISCA
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๐Ÿ“ฃThis yearโ€ฆ JOIN RISCA! The Rhode Island School Counselors Association supports and advocates for school counselors across the state. Members get: โœ”Advocacy at state & national levels โœ”Professional development resources โœ”Networking opportunities โœ”Fall & Spring conferences
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๐ŸŽ“RISCA Scholarship Opportunity! โ€ข Two $500 scholarships for high school seniors โ€ข One $500 scholarship for a graduate student in a school counseling program ๐Ÿ—“Nominations due 4/13 ๐ŸŽ‰Winners selected on 4/14 ๐Ÿ“งRISCA Members: Check your email for the nomination details!
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In recognition of School Counseling Week, board members met with the Lieutenant Governor to spotlight the vital role of school counselors #NSCW26 #ASCA #RISCA
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