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Every day, school counselors show up for students in ways that are both visible and unseen. You listen, guide, advocate, plan, and problem solve. You help students navigate academic decisions, explore careers, manage stress, and prepare for life after high school. During National School Counseling Week, we pause to recognize the critical role you play in shaping student futures and strengthening school communities.
School counselors are often the steady presence students rely on when things feel uncertain. You help students understand their options, build confidence in their abilities, and take meaningful steps toward their goals. This work requires care, expertise, and persistence, especially as student needs continue to grow and evolve. Your impact reaches far beyond a single conversation or school year.
Supporting Students Today and Preparing Them for Tomorrow
College and career readiness is not one size fits all. Students come to you with different interests, strengths, and circumstances, and you meet them where they are. Whether a student is exploring career pathways, preparing for an assessment, or trying to make sense of postsecondary options, counselors are often the trusted adults helping them connect the dots.
At ACT, we recognize that counselors are essential partners in helping students plan for what comes next. Our work is grounded in supporting you as you guide students through exploration, preparation, and decision making. We aim to provide tools and resources that complement the work you are already doing and help remove barriers for students.
Resources to Support Your Work
To honor National School Counseling Week, we invite you to explore resources created with counselors in mind, including:
- The ACT Counselor Toolkit, a collection of ready to use resources to support student planning and engagement
- The ACT Counselor Blog, featuring practical strategies, timely topics, and stories from counselors across the country
- The ACT Counselor Newsletter, providing timely updates, upcoming opportunities, and curated resources to support your work throughout the year
These resources are designed to save you time, support your students, and provide flexibility as you work across different grade levels, school settings, and student needs.
Connect With the ACT Counselor Outreach Team
In addition to self-guided resources, counselors are always welcome to connect directly with our team. If you would like personalized support, you can book a one on one meeting with the ACT Counselor Outreach team or reach out to us directly at counselor@act.org. We are happy to answer questions, explore resources, and discuss ways to support your students and school community.
Thank You
National School Counseling Week is a reminder of what students, families, and educators know to be true. School counselors change lives. Your guidance helps students see possibilities, navigate challenges, and move forward with confidence.
Thank you for your dedication, advocacy, and commitment to students. We are grateful for everything you do and proud to support you in this work.
Ashley, Greg, Jasmine, and Samantha
The ACT Counselor Outreach Team
