Inter-Association
The Inter-Association Committee is responsible for developing a shared agenda for counseling with similar organizations in California and Nevada. In May 2022, the committee will launch launched the College Counseling Education Program which satisfies the Performance Expectations outlined by the California Department of Education PPS credential requirements for college counseling. The CCEP is now co-administered with the University of California, San Diego Division of Extended Studies. This committee also coordinates presentations on legislative advocacy topics to articulate a common agenda for counseling and college admissions throughout the region.
- California Association for School Counselors
- California Student Aid Commission
- ACT
- The College Board
- Pupil Services Coalition
- California Department of Education
A sampling of committee projects includes:
- Presenting at CASC and College Board conferences
- Representing WACAC at monthly meetings of the Pupil Services Coalition (Meetings are held in Sacramento.)
- Announcing WACAC Professional Development opportunities at other professional conferences
- Writing Op-Ed and Letters to the Editor in support of counseling, higher education, and financial aid funding to local media
- Assisting with the WACAC District Directions Program (regional)
- Speaking on behalf of counselors and higher education to legislative committees.
Resources
- College Counseling Education Program
- California Department of Education College Going Rates
- AB 2015-Public School Financial Aid Information Law beginning in 2020-2021
- CCGI CollegeNext Partnership Information
- Student Tracker SAMPLE Basic Report
- New Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Credential Program Standards and Performance Expectations – Adopted April 2019
- California FAFSA and CA Dream Act Completion Rates for Public High Schools