National School Counseling Week

February 2 - 6, 2026

School Counselors Amplify Student Success

Why Celebrate National School Counseling Week?

National School Counseling Week is an opportunity to recognize and elevate the essential role school counselors play in California’s schools. Throughout the week, we celebrate how school counselors amplify student success by supporting academic achievement, social-emotional well-being, and college and career readiness for all students.


This isn't just a week to celebrate -  it’s  a time to educate communities, policymakers, and educational partners about the impact of comprehensive school counseling programs.

Celebrating National School Counseling Week helps to:

  • Highlight the critical contributions of school counselors to student success
  • Increase awareness of the school counselor’s role among students, families, and educators
  • Advocate for equitable access to school counseling services across California
  • Showcase data, outcomes, and best practices from school counseling programs
  • Recognize and appreciate the dedication of school counselors statewide

Join CASC for Exciting Webinars

February 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PST



Join Cher Kretz, school counselor/college professor and Dr. Loretta Whitson, Executive Director, CASC.

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February 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PST


Join Social Justice Committee, Panel Facilitators and Dr. Loretta Whitson, Executive Director, CASC.

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National School Counseling Week Toolkit

Sample District Proclamation

Sample Morning Announcements

Sample Social Media Posts

NSCW Weekly Schedule

NSCW Canva Tools

Photo Challenge Signs

ACR 22

In 2025, Assemblymember Muratsuchi, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, authored ACR 22 recognizing the week of February 3-7 in California "National School Counseling Week". We thank Assemblymember Muratsuchi for his strong statement of support for school counselors in California!