2. Texas School Counseling Association A presentation by:  Morgan Broyles  Lindsy Clothier  Laura Fry  Priscilla Jackson

3. Mission The mission of TSCA is to support Texas school counselors, through leadership, advocacy and professional development.

4. Responsibilities and Purpose To foster a close personal and professional relationship among school counselors and with counselors in other settings.

5. Responsibilities and Purpose To advance the profession of counseling in order to maximize the educational, academic, career, and personal/social growth of each individual.

6. Responsibilities and Purpose To participate actively in the study and improvement of guidance and counseling at the local, state, and national level.

7. Responsibilities and Purpose To serve as a state organization concerned with the professional needs of school counselors in the state of Texas.

8. Responsibilities and Purpose To develop, implement, and/or foster interest in career development programs.

9. The History of TSCA TSCA was chartered in 1966 Louise Dooley – First President

10. The History of TSCA Works closely with parent organization: Texas Counseling Association Together, they have passed many laws through Texas Legislation.

11. The History of TSCA TSCA annual meeting is held at TCA’s November conference.

12. Conferences 57th Annual Professional Growth Conference San Antonio, Texas - November 20-23, 2013 58th Annual Professional Growth Conference Dallas, Texas November 12-15, 2014 59th Annual Professional Growth Conference Corpus Christi, Texas November 4-7, 2015

13. Conferences College Counseling Conference Austin, Texas -May 18-19, 2013

14. Conferences School Counselor Conference Houston, Texas - February 9-11, 2014

15. Conferences Directors of Guidance Conference  Held each September  Date for 2014 TBA

16. Professional Development Opportunities Various workshops offered throughout the year. Click on the link below to access dates, time, and locations for these opportunities. http://www.txca.org/tca/CONTINUING_EDUCATI ON.asp http://www.txca.org/tca/CONTINUING_EDUCATI ON.asp

17. Membership Qualifications Professional Membership Regular Membership Student Membership

18. Dues Determined by Board of Directors  Membership Categories  Professional - $105  New Professional - $52  Student - $52  Retired - $52

19. Member Benefits Continuing Education and Professional Development LegalCare Discounted Insurance Bi-Annual Subscription to Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory and Research Quarterly subscription to Guidelines Newsletter Access to various grants, brochures, and other educational resources

20. Discounts American Income Life Liberty Mutual Insurance

21. Professional Publications Newsletter  The Voice of the School Counselor

22. Contact Information Website http://www.txca.org/tca/tsca_home.asp

23. Contact Information Texas Counseling Association 1204 san Antonio, Ste. 201 Austin, Texas 78701 Phone: (512) 472-3403 (800) 580-8144 Fax: (512) 472-3756

24. References http://www.txca.org/tca/tsca_home.asp http://www.txca.org/tca/By-laws4.asp http://www.txca.org/tca/CONTINUING_EDUCATI ON.asp http://www.txca.org/tca/CONTINUING_EDUCATI ON.asp