Getting Started With the ASCA National Model

GETTING STARTED WITH THE ASCA NATIONAL MODEL®
Get Up to Speed on the NEW 5th Edition!

What does the new 5th Edition of the ASCA National Model® mean for you and your school counseling program?

The 5th Edition of the ASCA National Model® was released in August 2025—and if you’re wondering what’s new, what matters most, and how it connects to the work you’re already doing, this full day in-person workshop is for you!

Join Sue Arvidson, an ASCA-Certified Trainer, for a practical and engaging introduction to the ASCA National Model® designed to help you move beyond simply knowing about the Model to understanding how it can guide and strengthen your school counseling program.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Coffee and morning refreshments
• Lunch
• Professional learning with an ASCA-Certified Trainer
• An introduction and optional campus tour of the College of DuPage

NEW 5th Edition Text Option: Participants may register with or without the 5th Edition of the ASCA National Model®. A limited number of copies will be available as an optional registration add-on and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?

This workshop will help you:

• Understand the purpose and key components of the ASCA National Model®.
• Explore the four components of the Model: Define, Manage, Deliver, and Assess.
• Connect your current school counseling activities and results to the ASCA National Model®.
• Identify activities that may not align with the school counselor role.
• Understand the three broad results of a school counseling program and how they can be measured.
• Explore how the ASCA National Model® connects to each tier of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Begin thinking about how the Model can support a more intentional, comprehensive, and student-focused school counseling program.

GET UP TO SPEED ON THE NEW 5TH EDITION!

The 5th Edition of the ASCA National Model® was released in August 2025. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn the basics of the latest edition and explore what the Model means for your work today.

You may register with or without the 5th Edition text.  Want your own copy?  A limited number of copies of the 5th Edition will be available as an optional registration add-on. Copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to select the book option when registering if you'd like one.

Already have the 5th Edition? No problem! Simply register for the workshop without the text.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Sponsored by The College of DuPage, this workshop is ideal for:

• School counselors who are new to the ASCA National Model®
• School counselors who want to refresh or strengthen their understanding of the Model
• School counselors who want to get up to speed on the new 5th Edition
• School counseling leaders and administrators supporting comprehensive school counseling programs
• Anyone looking to better understand how school counseling practice connects to student outcomes, program assessment, and MTSS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of the ASCA National Model®.
  Summarize the Define, Manage, Deliver, and Assess components of the ASCA National Model®.
• Discuss how current school counseling activities and results align with the ASCA National Model®.
• Identify school counseling activities that do not align with the ASCA National Model® and the appropriate role of the school counselor.
• Provide an overview of the three broad results of a school counseling program and how they are measured.
• Explain how components of the ASCA National Model® align with each tier of the MTSS structure.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

7:45–8:15 AM — Registration & Sign-In
8:15–8:30 AM — Welcome & Sponsor Introduction
8:30–9:00 AM — Diving into the Model: Welcome & Introductions
9:00–9:30 AM — Why the ASCA National Model®
9:30–10:30 AM — Define, Manage, Deliver & Assess
10:30–10:45 AM — Break
10:45 AM–12:00 PM — How Do Current School Counseling Activities and Results Align with the ASCA National Model®?
12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch
1:00–1:30 PM — What Doesn’t Align with the ASCA National Model®?
1:30–1:45 PM — Break
1:45–2:30 PM — School Counseling Program Results & Measurements
2:30–3:00 PM — ASCA National Model® & MTSS Alignment

MEET YOUR TRAINER

Sue Arvidson, ASCA-Certified Trainer

Sue Arvidson is an ASCA-Certified Trainer with expertise in the ASCA National Model® and comprehensive school counseling programs. Sue brings a practical, engaging approach to professional learning, helping participants connect the ASCA National Model® to their current work and translate the framework into meaningful, student-focused school counseling practice.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Whether you're new to the ASCA National Model®, looking for a refresher, or ready to understand what the 5th Edition means for your work, this workshop will give you the foundation and practical perspective you need to move forward.

Get up to speed. Connect the Model to your practice. Strengthen your school counseling program.

Register today—and choose whether you'd like to add the 5th Edition of the ASCA National Model® to your registration.

TWO ILLINOIS LOCATIONS — CHOOSE THE ONE THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU!

We’re bringing this workshop to two locations across Illinois (Glen Ellyn, IL and Springfield, IL) to make high-quality professional learning more accessible to school counselors throughout the state. Choose the location that is most convenient for you and join us for a full day of learning, connection, and practical application.

Seating is limited at both locations, so register early to reserve your spot!

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