Virtual School Counseling

Abstract

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a national organization that provides frameworks for school counseling programs. ASCA developed a national model that outlines a comprehensive school counseling program. The purpose of the model is to help school counselors do more school counseling, do fewer non-school counseling activities, and provide expert-level tools. This chapter explores the history of virtual schools and the various forms of distance education. Practitioners will learn the benefits and barriers to a virtual school counseling program. Additionally, the chapter presents best practices and highlights special considerations. This chapter is not necessarily an implementation guide; it is a resource for professionals who consider using virtual school counseling and those who already provide a virtual program.