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ARIZONA SCHOOL COUNSELORS
MESA, AZ · EIN 900624625 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azsca.org
revenue
$115K
expenses
$142K
net assets
$555K
employees
0
program ratio
63%
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER PROFESSIONALISM BY LEADING, ADVOCATING, AND COLLABORATING FOR ARIZONA SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND THE STUDENTS THEY SERVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association supporting school counselors across Arizona through advocacy, professional development, and resource sharing. Promotes the school counseling profession by providing members with networking opportunities, leadership training, and evidence-based practices. Works to advance student success in academic, college/career, and social/emotional domains through systemic support for counselors.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy Committee
Develops talking points, supports legislative advocacy, and provides representation at the Arizona Capitol with a professional lobbyist
Annual Conference
Two- to three-day event in February featuring evidence-based programming, advocacy training, and professional development for school counselors
Mentor Program
Supports new or transitioning school counselors through career shadowing, monthly contact, resource sharing, and a "Welcome to School Counseling" kit
Professional Development Committee
Curates resources and facilitates workshops, webinars, and training opportunities for school counselors across Arizona
Research Committee
Promotes use of data and action research among Arizona school counselors to demonstrate program effectiveness and inform practice
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • School Counselor Research & Resource Support 9 activities
    • Collect and share resources for school counselors
      The Professional Development Committee collects and disseminates resources for school counselors in Arizona.
    • Collect and share resources for school counselors
      The Professional Development Committee collects resources for school counselors in Arizona.
    • Collect and share resources for school counselors
      The Professional Development Committee collects resources for school counselors in Arizona.
    • Promote and conduct research
      The Research Committee shares current research and promotes new research by Arizona school counselors, advocating for the use of data to inform and demonstrate program effectiveness.
    • Promote and conduct research
      The Research Committee shares current research and promotes new research by Arizona school counselors, advocating for the use of data to inform and demonstrate program effectiveness.
    • Promote and share research in school counseling
      The Research Committee shares current research and promotes new research by Arizona school counselors, advocating for the use of data to inform and demonstrate program effectiveness.
    • Research Promotion and Data Advocacy
      Shares current research and promotes new research by Arizona school counselors, advocating for the use of data to inform and demonstrate program effectiveness.
    • Research Promotion and Dissemination
      The Research Committee promotes and shares current research relevant to school counseling, supports Arizona-based research initiatives, and advocates for data-informed program development and evaluation.
    • Resource Collection for School Counselors
      Collects resources for school counselors in Arizona through its Professional Development Committee.
  • Remote Patient Monitoring and School Counselor Mentorship 5 activities
    • Mentor Program for School Counselors
      Operates a mentor program that supports new school counselors or those transitioning to different grade levels through shadowing opportunities, monthly phone calls, and a “Welcome to School Counseling” survivor kit.
    • Operate a mentor program
      Supports new school counselors or those changing grade levels through a Mentor Program that offers shadowing opportunities, monthly phone calls, and a "Welcome to School Counseling" survivor kit.
    • Operate a mentor program
      Supports new school counselors or those changing grade levels through a Mentor Program that offers shadowing opportunities, monthly phone calls, and a "Welcome to School Counseling" survivor kit.
    • School Counselor Mentorship Program
      Establishes and operates a mentor program to support new school counselors or those transitioning to a different grade level, offering shadowing opportunities, monthly phone calls, and a "Welcome to School Counseling" survivor kit.
    • Support new school counselors through a mentor program
      Establishes and supports a mentor program to assist new school counselors or those transitioning to a different grade level of service, offering shadowing opportunities, monthly phone calls, and a "Welcome to School Counseling" survivor kit.
  • Nursing and Healthcare Education Scholarships 5 activities
    • Offer scholarships
      Offers three $2,000 non-renewable scholarships for students of members to assist with post-secondary education costs, and a $2,000 scholarship for student members pursuing a master's degree in school counseling.
    • Offer scholarships
      Offers three $2,000 non-renewable scholarships for students of members to assist with post-secondary education costs, and a $2,000 scholarship for student members pursuing a master's degree in school counseling.
    • Offer scholarships for post-secondary education
      Offers three $2,000 non-renewable scholarships for students of members to assist with post-secondary education costs, and a $2,000 scholarship for student members pursuing a master's degree in school counseling.
    • Scholarship Awards
      Offers four $2,000 non-renewable scholarships annually: three for children of members pursuing post-secondary education and one for student members enrolled in a master’s program in school counseling.
    • Scholarship Program
      Offers three $2,000 non-renewable scholarships for students of members for post-secondary education and a $2,000 scholarship for student members pursuing a master's degree in school counseling.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 4 activities
    • Annual Conference Organization
      Plans and executes the Annual AzSCA Conference in February, including speaker selection, presenter coordination, and activities, featuring evidence-based programming and advocacy training for school counselors.
    • Annual Conference Organization
      Plans and executes the Annual AzSCA Conference in February, which involves selecting speakers and presenters and coordinating activities.
    • Host an annual conference
      Plans and executes the Annual AzSCA Conference in February, which includes selecting speakers and presenters and coordinating activities.
    • Host an annual conference
      Plans and executes the Annual AzSCA Conference in February, which includes selecting speakers and presenters and coordinating activities.
  • Education Leadership Development Programs 4 activities
    • Host a Leadership Development Institute
      Offers a Leadership Development Institute for school counseling professionals.
    • Host a Leadership Development Institute
      Offers a Leadership Development Institute for school counseling professionals.
    • Leadership Development Institute
      Offers a Leadership Development Institute for school counseling professionals.
    • Provide leadership development for school counseling professionals
      Offers a Leadership Development Institute for school counseling professionals.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 4 activities
    • Professional Development Programming
      Facilitates year-round professional development opportunities including workshops, seminars, webinars, and resource sharing to support the growth of school counselors and affiliates in Arizona.
    • Professional Development and Training
      Facilitates professional development opportunities for school counselors and affiliates throughout the year, including workshops, seminars, webinars, and an annual two-day conference featuring evidence-based programming and advocacy tips.
    • Provide professional development and training
      Facilitates professional development opportunities for school counselors and affiliates throughout the year, including workshops, seminars, webinars, and an annual two-day conference featuring evidence-based programming and advocacy tips.
    • Provide professional development and training
      Facilitates professional development opportunities for school counselors and affiliates throughout the year, including workshops, seminars, webinars, and an annual two-day conference featuring evidence-based programming and advocacy tips.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 4 activities
    • Recognition and Awards Program
      Honors outstanding school counselors annually with awards such as School Counselor of the Year, Rising Star, and Advocate of the Year.
    • Recognition of Outstanding Counselors
      Annually honors exceptional school counselors through awards including School Counselor of the Year, Rising Star, and Advocate of the Year.
    • Recognize outstanding school counselors
      Honors outstanding school counselors annually with awards such as School Counselor of the Year, Rising Star, and Advocate of the Year.
    • Recognize outstanding school counselors
      Honors outstanding school counselors annually with awards such as School Counselor of the Year, Rising Star, and Advocate of the Year.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$71K62%
Investment income$1620%
Other revenue$44K
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$555K
Cash$555K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$555K
Liquid reserves47.0 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 6
  • ANGEL MCSWAIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANN CORDASCO — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRENDA VARGAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIE COTA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUSTIN CURRAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ZUELMA FRAGOSO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • American School Counselor Association Network — Chartered by the American School Counselor Association since 1968
  • American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Network — Requires Board of Directors candidates to be current members of ASCA.
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Requires Board of Directors candidates to be in good standing with the Arizona Department of Education.
  • Arizona Education Association Partner — Acts as a liaison with the association.
  • Arizona State Department of Education Partner — Acts as a liaison with the department.
  • Courtyard by Marriott Mesa at Wrigleyville Partner — Provides sleeping room accommodations for board meeting attendees
  • Kristy Meyers Partner — Email contact for sharing resources.