Discovery Principal Elizabeth Cunha was notified this week that the school earned the Recognized ASCA Model Program® (RAMP®) designation. The RAMP designation comes from the American School Counselor Association and recognizes schools committed to delivering a data-informed school counseling program in accordance with The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs®.
With an acceptance rate of 80%, RAMP identified Discovery as one of 190 schools in 29 states deserving of this national recognition. Since the program’s inception, more than 1,600 schools have been designated as RAMP recipients.
Our Counseling Team, along with the other schools, will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling programs.
The RAMP award, celebrating its 21st year, recognizes schools committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-informed school counseling program and a topnotch educational environment.
RAMP schools are now in 47 states across the country. The RAMP designation is valid for five years. To maintain RAMP status, this year’s RAMP recipients must submit a successful application by Oct. 15, 2029, to maintain their RAMP status. This year 35 schools earned Re-RAMP status. “This year’s RAMP honorees have shown their commitment to students and the school counseling profession,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “These schools used data to inform their program development and implementation so all students can achieve success. RAMP designation distinguishes these schools and encourages school counselors nationwide to strive for excellence.”
