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The Federal government supports many information clearinghouses and research institutions that produce free and low-cost publications and materials that can support and enric working as a professional counselor. This sourcebook is designed to help counselors tap into and take greater advantage of these resources.

Professional school counselors are required by law and/or regulation in every state to obtain a state-issued credential in order to be employed in public schools. In some states, this credential is called "certification"; others term it "licensure" or "endorsement." This guide provides a chart summarizing the requirements and qualifications needed to obtain school counseling credentials in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The requirements outlined for each state are those necessary to obtain an initial entry-level credential as a professional school counselor. This chart provides information on educational, experience, and examination requirements, reciprocity, and background checks. An additional chart shows which states mandate counseling, at which grade level (K-8 or 9-12) it is mandated, the counselor to student ratio, the source of the mandate, who funds the mandate, and whether or not a mandate is being considered. Examples of state counseling mandates from Georgia, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and South Carolina are provided. Statements from the American School Counselor Association explaining the role of school counselors and comprehensive school counseling programs are also included. (GCP)

The information in this report, compiled from Internet searches, conversations, and research, provides a broad range of material on how to apply for a grant. It is designed to serve as an introduction for counselors to sources of grant funding and particular grant programs, and to the grant application and dissemination process. Section 1 provides information on sources of funding in both private and government sectors. Section 2 explains the process of grant writing. The parts of a grant proposal are given along with instructions on what material should be included in each section. Section 3 lists sources of funding available from the Corporation for National and Community Service; the Department of Education; the Department of Health and Human Services; the Department of Justice; and the Department of Labor. It includes the specific areas they support, their funding allocations, and contact information. (GCP)

Professional school counselors are required by law and/or regulation in every state to obtain a state-issued credential in order to be employed in public schools. In some states, this credential is called "certification"; others term it "licensure" or "endorsement." This guide provides a chart summarizing the requirements and qualifications needed to obtain school counseling credentials in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The requirements outlined for each state are those necessary to obtain an initial entry-level credential as a professional school counselor. This chart provides information on educational, experience, and examination requirements, reciprocity, and background checks. An additional chart shows which states mandate counseling, at which grade level (K-8 or 9-12) it is mandated, the counselor to student ratio, the source of the mandate, who funds the mandate, and whether or not a mandate is being considered. Examples of state counseling mandates from Georgia, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and South Carolina are provided. Statements from the American School Counselor Association explaining the role of school counselors and comprehensive school counseling programs are also included. (GCP)

The information in this report, compiled from Internet searches, conversations, and research, provides a broad range of material on how to apply for a grant. It is designed to serve as an introduction for counselors to sources of grant funding and particular grant programs, and to the grant application and dissemination process. Section 1 provides information on sources of funding in both private and government sectors. Section 2 explains the process of grant writing. The parts of a grant proposal are given along with instructions on what material should be included in each section. Section 3 lists sources of funding available from the Corporation for National and Community Service; the Department of Education; the Department of Health and Human Services; the Department of Justice; and the Department of Labor. It includes the specific areas they support, their funding allocations, and contact information. (JDM)