What is ASCA? ASCA stands for American School Counselor Association. ASCA is a framework for school counselors that supports focus on mindset and behavior, academic, career, and social-emotional development. The goal of ASCA is to help students be successful in school and prepared to lead fulfilling lives as productive, responsible members of society. My counseling program is centered around this framework, and each of my small group and whole group lessons align with ASCA standards. For more information on ASCA, visit www.schoolcounselor.org