At The Institute for School Counseling Advocacy & Research (ISCAR), we translate high-level improvement science into actionable strategies that unite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in a shared commitment to professional excellence and student success.
For too long, the school counseling profession has been defined by those outside of it. Leading to role ambiguity, inconsistent impact, and systemic invisibility. When the counselor’s voice is fragmented, student advocacy is weakened.
By unifying University Research, School Districts, Legislation, and Community Partners, we eliminate the silos that traditionally hinder professional growth and student success.
Translating cutting-edge improvement science and scholarship into frontline protocols.
Empowering practitioners and district leaders to dismantle role ambiguity in real time.
Providing policy authors with data-backed narratives and clear ROI frameworks.
Aligning non-profits and community stakeholders to build a holistic web of student support.
Discover how ISCAR unifies research, actionable advocacy tools, policy, and partnerships across our core pillars.
Learn about our mission to reclaim professional identity, dismantle role ambiguity, and bridge the disconnect between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
Learn About ISCAR →Explore our research briefs and Research-to-Practice Pipeline, or discover opportunities to promote, collaborate on, and submit your scholarship to the frontline.
Explore Research →Access high-impact, practical tools—including the School Counselor Program Profile (SCPP) and alignment protocols—designed to elevate counselor advocacy and eliminate role ambiguity.
Access Advocacy Tools →Explore ISCAR’s official stances on critical educational issues, baseline student-to-counselor ratios, and systemic alignment frameworks.
Read Position Statements →See how we partner with state counselor associations, university research centers, school districts, and community organizations to drive collective impact.
Explore Collaborations →ISCAR transforms lived experiences into evidence-based strategic protocols. Select your persona below to reveal your story submission form.
