The counsellor's resource library
Free frameworks, tools, videos, courses and communities for international school counsellors — organized so you can find what you need fast. Curated from ISCA, ASCA, CASEL, CIS, WHO, the Child Mind Institute, UC Berkeley's Greater Good and more.
Frameworks & models
The blueprints for a comprehensive counselling program.
ISCA International Model
The framework for building and reviewing a counselling program in international schools.
ASCA National Model
Define, manage, deliver and assess a school counselling program.
ASCA National Model (5th ed.)
The full framework document, free to download.
Standards & positions hub
The standards that define the profession, in one place.
Standards & curriculum
What to teach and the competencies students should gain.
Mindsets & Behaviors
The academic, career and social/emotional student competencies.
ISCA Student Standards
International student standards and the 2024 learning progression.
The CASEL SEL framework
The five core social-emotional competencies and how SEL works school-wide.
Standards ↔ CASEL crosswalk
How the student standards map onto the CASEL competencies.
Model templates & tools
Ready-to-use planning templates for the national model.
Role, advocacy & time
Protect your role and your time with students.
The counsellor & the program
The basis for the 80% direct-service guideline and appropriate duties.
Professional competencies
The knowledge, attitudes and skills of an effective counsellor.
Leader resource library
Practical templates and examples to strengthen your program's systems.
Ethics & safeguarding
The professional, ethical and child-protection foundations — including how to record concerns.
CPOMS StudentSafe
Widely used safeguarding & pastoral system for recording, tracking and sharing concerns securely.
Ethical Standards
The tenets of ethical practice — also adopted by ISCA.
Professional & ethical standards
Ethical practice through an international, culturally-responsive lens.
Child protection & well-being
Council of International Schools' safeguarding guidance for international schools.
Child protection resources
Policy templates, risk assessments and prevention guidance.
Student protection & advocacy
Essential safeguarding training for international-school counsellors.
Data, accountability & recognition
Prove impact and get your program recognised.
RAMP recognition
Certification that a program is aligned to the national model.
RAMP resources & training
Everything to prepare a RAMP application.
Using data — stories & how-tos
Real examples of counsellors using data to change outcomes.
Using data to advocate
Turn program data into advocacy and better decisions.
Mental health, crisis & grief
Support students through hard moments.
Resources for teachers
Practical, expert guidance on spotting and supporting mental-health concerns.
School & community training
Free, evidence-based mental-health skill-building for school staff.
Adolescent mental health
The global picture, key facts and what helps — a solid briefing.
Supporting grieving students
20+ free video training modules on responding to loss and bereavement.
Resource center
Crisis support and guides for LGBTQ young people and the adults who help them.
Inclusion & every learner
Reach every student, equitably.
For educators (learning & attention)
Free strategies for students with dyslexia, ADHD and learning differences.
Creating safer spaces
A practical guide to making schools affirming for LGBTQ students.
Equity for each student
Using data to surface and close gaps between student groups.
Digital life & online safety
Screens, social media and online wellbeing — for classrooms and homes.
Digital Citizenship Curriculum
Free K–12 lessons on cyberbullying, privacy, AI, screen time and media literacy.
Parents' Ultimate Guides
Straight-talking guides to apps, devices, social media and online safety by age.
Parental controls, explained
How to set up controls across devices and platforms without the overwhelm.
Cyberbullying & online harassment
Help students and families spot, stop and report online cruelty.
Family Media Agreement
A ready-to-use agreement families can sign to set healthy tech habits.
Family Tech Planners
Age-tailored planners (2–8, 9–12, teens) for a balanced media diet.
Age-based media reviews
Independent ratings of movies, apps, games and shows you can trust.
University & careers
Guide students to their next step.
For counselling professionals
College-admission guidance, school profiles and transition resources.
Counselor Digital Starter Kit
Free video content covering the essentials of admission counselling.
For educators (College Board)
Free college and career planning tools you can use with students.
Career exploration
A free 15-minute quiz and library to explore career paths.
For parents & families
Trusted, shareable resources to hand to the families you support.
Family Resource Center
Authoritative, actionable guidance on children's mental health and development.
Parenting guides
How to support feelings, handle common challenges and talk about hard topics.
UNICEF Parenting
Science-backed tips for every age — including big conversations with teens.
Parents' A–Z mental health guide
UK charity's practical advice for helping a child with almost any struggle.
ReachOut Parents (teens 12–18)
Free advice and coaching for parents navigating the teenage years.
How much screen time is OK?
Practical, age-based guidance on healthy screen habits at home.
For families (learning differences)
Support for families of kids with ADHD, dyslexia and thinking differences.
Professional learning & community
Keep growing — and stop working in isolation.
Learn about school counselling
ISCA's starting point for building your knowledge and practice.
ISCA Certified Counselor
A curated series of courses tailored to international schools.
Membership & community
Connect with peers, earn PD hours and access member resources.
Professional development
Coaching, on-site training and courses across the profession.
Greater Good Magazine
Berkeley's science of a meaningful life — ideas you can bring to school.
Not sure where your program stands?
Take the free 60-second readiness check and see where you stand across all eight domains — then use these resources to close the gaps.
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