The Jackson Counseling Association is a Chapter of the Michigan Counseling Association. 

The JCA is comprised of elementary, middle school and high school guidance counselors, JCISD staff and local community agencies. 

We offer monthly meetings with guest presenters to speak on hot topics.

Our Purpose is:

• To promote and advance the interests of counseling and guidance services in the Jackson area.
• To provide an organization through which those engaged in counseling and guidance services can exchange ideas, seek solutions to common problems, and stimulate their professional growth.
• To establish and improve standards of professional services in counseling and guidance
• To stimulate, promote, and conduct programs and research in the field of counseling and guidance services.
• To assume an active role in helping others to understand and improve counseling and guidance services.
• To conduct activities designed to promote the professional growth of counselors and guidance workers in the State of Michigan.
• To disseminate information and to focus public attention on and promote legislation effecting counseling and guidance services in the State of Michigan.

ASCA Ethical Standards for Counselors Download Here
ASCA School Counselor Competencies Download Here