School Counseling

Empowering school counselors to lead with knowledge,

advocate with confidence, and transform lives.

School Counseling resources, research, professional learning, and practical tools from Counseling Today.

Welcome, School Counselors

Whether you're looking for practical lesson plans, research-informed frameworks, ready-to-use resources, or fresh ideas for supporting students, you've come to the right place.

Every resource in this collection has been created with one goal in mind: helping school counselors spend less time searching and more time making a difference. From classroom lessons and counseling strategies to professional learning and advocacy resources, you'll find practical tools designed to strengthen your program and support the whole child.

Start wherever you need today, and come back often. This library is always growing.

 

Explore the Collection

Every school counselor's day is different. Some Visitors come looking for a lesson plan.
Others need research, professional learning, or a practical strategy.
Begin with the collection that best fits you needs today.  

Professional Learning Toolkits

Signature Resources

Articles & Research

Videos & Learning

Professional Learning

Featured Resources

Ready-to-use guides and practical resources designed to support students, strengthen programs, and make a meaningful difference.

Political, Cultural & Social Change

Grief-Responsive Schools

Champion Character

Featured school counseling toolkits for political, cultural and social change, grief-responsive schools, and student support.

Featured Articles

RESEARCH-INFORMED. PRACTICAL. STUDENT CENTERED.

Explore the latest articles and blogs designed to connect research with real-world school counseling practice and support the whole child.

New on the Shelves

 

FRESH IDEAS.  NEW RESOURCES.  CURRENTLY RELEVANT.

Explore the latest additions to the Counseling Today Professional Learning Library - new articles, resources, toolkits, and learning opportunities curated for your work with students. 

New articles, toolkits, resources, videos, and professional learning recently added to Counseling Today.

A Note from the Curator

A Personal Welcome from the Curator to the School Counselors Who Visit this Collection.

The Counseling Today Curator welcoming school counselors to the Professional Learning Library.
Read the Curator's Note

Dear Colleague,

Whether you're searching for a practical lesson, an evidence-based framework, or simply a fresh idea to encourage your work, I hope this library becomes a place you return to often.

Every resource here has been created with one purpose - to strengthen those who support students.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your professional journey.

With Gratitude,

Susan

The Balanced Learner