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Appellate Court Sends Ward v. Wilbanks Back to District Court

1.30.2012

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling in Ward v. Wilbanks on Friday, January 27, sending the case back to district court for a jury trial. Read More...

ACA Student Liability Provided As Part of Membership Covers All Practicum and Internship Hours

1.27.2012

ACA has been receiving inquiries from masters-level students asking if the liability (malpractice) insurance provided as part of their student membership covers practicum or internship hours... Read More...

ACA Announces Counseling Delegation to China

1.18.2012

ACA is sponsoring a People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs delegation to China from August 13-25, 2012 and invites professional counselors on a unique overseas cultural and professional exchange opportunity. Read More...

DoD Considering Comments on TRICARE Independent Practice Proposal Prior To Implementation

1.13.2012

The Department of Defense issued regulations at the end of 2011 which would let licensed professional counselors practice independently within TRICARE, the health care program providing services for an estimated 9.6 million active duty service members, retirees, and their families. Read More...

ACA Encourages State Licensure Boards to Facilitate License Portability

1.11.2012

ACA encouraged state licensure boards to facilitate license portability at the 2012 annual conference of the American Association of State Counseling Boards. Read More...

Nominations for ACA President-elect

12.29.2011

At the October 2011 meeting, the Governing Council adopted a motion changing the requirements and nomination process for candidates for ACA President-elect. Read More...

2011 ACA Year-in-Review

12.22.2011

On behalf of President Don W. Locke, the Governing Council, volunteer leaders, and staff of the American Counseling Association (ACA), I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your membership and support in 2011. Read More...

Appeals Court Protects the ACA Code of Ethics and GLBTQ Non-Discrimination

12.21.2011

On Friday, December 15, the US Court of Appeals upheld the Southern District Court of Georgia's decision to deny a preliminary injunction against Augusta State University (ASU) for expelling Jennifer Keeton, a graduate counseling student who refused to participate in a remediation plan aimed at addressing her views on counseling GLBTQ clients. Read More...