Recognitions & Celebrations
2025 RAMP Schools
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12 NC schools received Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) Designation for 2025 from the American School Counselor Association and were recognized in July at the national conference. RAMP-designated schools are committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and an exemplary educational environment. Congrats to the following schools on achieving this designation:
- Alston Ridge Elementary (Wake County Public School System)
- Barnette Elementary (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)
- Barton Pond Elementary (Wake County Public School System)
- Carnage Magnet Middle (Wake County Public School System)
- Charles E. Boger Elementary (Cabarrus County Schools)
- Mills Park Middle (Wake County Public School System)
- Perry W. Harrison Elementary (Chatham County Schools)
- Powell Magnet Elementary (Wake County Public School System)
- Pumpkin Center Primary (Lincoln County Schools, NC)
- Rolesville High (Wake County Public School System)
- Walker-Spivey Elementary (Cumberland County Schools)
- Willow Spring High (Wake County Public School System)
In addition, six North Carolina schools have renewed their RAMP status:
- Cabarrus Early College of Technology (Cabarrus County Schools)
- Middle Creek High (Wake County Public School System)
- Southeast Raleigh Magnet High (Wake County Public School System)
- Vernon Malone College and Career Academy (Wake County Public School System)
- West Lake Elementary (Wake County Public School System)
- Wildwood Forest Magnet Elementary (Wake County Public School System)
Learn more about the program here.
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ASCA Board of Directors
Congratulations to Onslow County district leader for school counselors, Brittany Norman, for being selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the America School Counselor Association!
National Immunization Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of vaccinations, especially for children entering or returning to K-12 schools. It's an opportunity to ensure kids are up-to-date on recommended vaccines before the school year begins, protecting them and the broader community from preventable diseases.
Policy, Practice & Legislative Updates
Career Development Plans
Visit our the career development plan website review our updated guidance document, planning tool and the 2025-2026 office hours.
School Based Mental Health Policy
Will we need to submit our SMH plan this year?
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Yes, you will be required to report to DPI by September 15th, 2025. The reporting portal has opened, and only one contact per PSU will have access to the reporting portal. You will answer the reporting questions as part of the Healthy Active Children's Report, the same as last year (charters bypass the HAC portions and only complete the SMH report). You will also upload a copy of your SMH plan.
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Traditional LEAs have received an invitation to the portal by Les Spell and charters received a notice from the Office of Charters.
Has anything changed about what we are required to do?
What does the 2-hour subsequent training have to include?
- The 2-hr refresher addresses at least 2 of 6 MH training program areas, and on even-numbered years, 2 hours of sex trafficking and child sex abuse content must be provided.
- The 6-hr initial training (for new employees) must address all 6 areas, regardless of year.
Where do I find all the SMH Policy materials?
ASCA National Model Update
The fifth edition of “The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs” is the next step in the journey of the school counseling profession. The fifth edition of the ASCA National Model provides a continued focus on success for each and every student and introduces a greater focus on achievement, with attendance and discipline data recognized as contributing factors to academic performance. Learn about specific changes to the ASCA National Model, fifth edition and how this will impact your work as a data-informed school counselor. See resource section to download the copy of the fifth edition.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
NCDPI Strategic Plan Launch Event with State Superintendent Green
The State Board of Education approved the final draft of the Department of Public Instruction’s five-year strategic plan, titled “Achieving Educational Excellence.” The full details of each pillar and their respective measures and actions are now publicly available. DPI will be hosting a launch event to engage with stakeholders and the general public on August 20 at Neuse River Middle School in Raleigh.
NC College Connect Webinar and Office Hours
NC College Connect is a groundbreaking initiative offering direct college admission to eligible high school seniors across the state for the 2025–2026 school year! Open to public high school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher who meet course requirements, students will be matched with colleges where they already qualify — no traditional application needed.
Educator Webinar Dates
School District Office Hours
Parent and Student Webinar
Parent and Student Office Hours
Rural School Counseling Webinar Series
Join us for a virtual professional development series designed for North Carolina’s rural school counselors. In partnership with higher education professionals, each session offers practical strategies and fresh ideas to support your work. Click here for more details.
Infinite Campus Training for School Counselors
This session will guide school counselors through the features of North Carolina’s new statewide student information system and essential features that are specific to school counselor utilization.
North Carolina Student Success Standards Trainings
This webinar will equip school counselors with the knowledge and tools to integrate he North Carolina Student Success Standards into a comprehensive school counseling program. Learn how to leverage data to drive program planning, measure impact, and support student success across all grade levels in connection with the NC Student Success Standards.
CTE Lunch & Learn Series
Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn series designed for school counselors, career development coordinators, and special populations coordinators. Each session will spotlight topics tools, and best practices enhance career and postsecondary readiness support for students. We kick off September 16th. Click here to register and attend the sessions.
NCSCA Back School Webinar Series & State Conference
Join us for our Back-to-School Webinar Series to equip yourself with fresh ideas and tools for the year ahead, then keep the momentum going at our state conference November 6-8, 2025 with this year's theme "Plug into Your Power" —a premier event for learning, networking, and celebrating the school counseling profession! Click here to register for each event.
Health Education Regional Training
The School Health Training Center and NC Healthy Schools team have partnered together to offer a training focused on suicide alertness for everyone, how to recognize signs in someone and connect them to resources. In addition the training will include healthy outcomes from positive experiences--highlighting a positive lens from ACEs. Click here to register.
Leading with Character Summit
This event will bring together educators and leaders to explore the 11 Principles of Character Education, hear inspiring success stories from State and National Schools of Character, and discover practical strategies for strengthening school climate and culture. Click here to register.
SHAC Learning Collaborative
NC Healthy Schools hosts monthly opportunities for a SHAC Learning Collaborative. These monthly meetings are the last Monday of each month at 3:00pm (unless scheduled otherwise, due to holidays, etc.) and are open to all SHAC representatives (or those considering joining a SHAC) to come learn more about what other PSUs are doing, hear about various resources, and share about your activities.
These meetings will primarily focus on SHACs and the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model. There will be opportunities to discuss general questions, e.g., building the team, partnerships, use of data, action planning, and questions relevant to your WSCC efforts. Meeting link for monthly meetings.
From Course Planning to Careers & More: What's New in NCCareers.org
Discover the latest tools for course planning, comparing careers, and guiding students toward their goals. September 26, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Click here to register.
Resources
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