School counselors are expected to take the lead in assisting our nation's young people to become healthy, happy, productive citizens. NJSCA provides support, training, networking and a watch on legislative issues.

All of these aspects are pivotal in meeting the needs of school counselors in New Jersey.

NJSCA was instrumental in having the New Jersey School Counseling Initiative funded and the National Standards for School Counseling Programs written into the New Jersey Department of Education Administrative Code, ensuring that all districts shall provide a comprehensive developmental school counseling program in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

• Up-to-date information on topics & issues of interest to School Counselors in New Jersey
• Bi-Monthly newsletter with a local & global perspective
• 4 Editions of NJSCA Magazine
• Fall & Spring Professional Development conferences
• Annual Counselor of the County recognition
• NJSCA student awards
• NJSCA involvement in advocacy, human rights, public relations, professional ethics & diversity
• NJSCA is a state chartered division of ASCA and an affiliate of NJEA
• Professional Networking and Social Media connections