5.7.2008

The latest issue of ACA eNews is online! In this issue: Fast Fact: Parents Set Lofty Goals for Children * Worth Reading: Over-Scheduling of Children and Youth Debunked * ACA Publishes Useful New Resource for Empowering Girls and Women * Relevant Research: Conference Board Study on Obesity * Grants, Grants, Grants: CVS Grants Target Children and Youth With Disabilities * And More... Read More...

5.6.2008

A lack of time and available money late last year prevented Congress from passing any substantial reforms to many of Medicare's antiquated policies, including the identification of licensed professional counselors as service providers. ACA and AMHCA have been pushing hard this year to make sure that Medicare's mental health benefit includes coverage of licensed professional counselors. Read More...

5.6.2008

A new report from the National Center for Educational Statistics finds contemporary parents setting high educational attainment goals for their children. Read More...

5.6.2008

Earlier this year, a "Sound Off" poll in ACAeNews for Mental Health, Private Practice and Community Agency Counselors asked members to voice their opinion on consolidating licensure titles into one standard occupational title that would promote portability and reduce public confusion. Read More...

4.22.2008

The latest issue of ACA eNews is online! In this issue: Brookings Institution Report Says American Dream Alive if Somewhat Frayed * Changes in FERPA Privacy Regulations Proposed * Grants, Grants, Grants * Worth Reading: Salary.com Employee Satisfaction Survey Just Out * And More... Read More...

4.18.2008

Thank you for your continued support of the American Counseling Association (ACA). As a valued member, I wanted to share with you some news about our organization and how it will benefit you as a professional counselor. Read More...

4.9.2008

The Call for Programs for the 2009 Conference in Charlotte, NC is now open. All Proposals for both the Learning Institutes and the Education Sessions must be submitted using the Online Submission Site. The new Online Submission site is user-friendly and will guide you through the submission process with ease. Read More...

4.7.2008

The American Counseling Association is urging its members to help troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan...The group discussed how counselors can help troops and veterans at its annual convention, which was held in Honolulu last month. Read More...