History of School Counseling

The Founders of Counseling emerged

Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Dec 31, 1909

The Founders of Counseling Parsons, Davis, and Beers emerged

National Vocational Guidance Association founded

Period: Jan 1, 1913 to Dec 31, 1913

Smith and Hughes Act passed

Period: Jan 1, 1917 to Dec 31, 1917

This act called for public school funding for vocational opportunities.

Certification of Counselors in Boston and New York

Period: Jan 1, 1920 to Dec 31, 1920

Counseling's first mention in literature

Period: Jan 1, 1931 to Dec 31, 1931

George Barden Act

Aug 1, 1946

National Deffense Education Act

Sep 2, 1958

The National Defense Education Act was inacted to provide betteer education for students excelling in math and science.

Drug Abuse Counseling

Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 1969

Drug Abuse Counseling Emerged

Coiunselors getting Licensure Requirements

Period: Jan 1, 1970 to Dec 31, 1970

Counseling recognized as a profession

Period: Jan 1, 1980 to Dec 31, 1980

American Association of State Counseling Boards

Period: Jan 1, 1986 to Dec 31, 1986

The AASCB was formed

American Counseling Association Formed

Period: Jan 1, 1990 to Dec 31, 1990

Definition of Counseling Confirmed

Mar 1, 2010