About Us
SACES was founded in 1949 as the Southern region of the National Association of Guidance Supervisors and College Trainers and renamed to the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (Southern ACES or SACES) in 1961. As the southern region division of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), SACES has over 2,000 active members consisting of counselor educators, supervisors, and students from 14 southern states including: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Our logo represents our regions from the sunny shores of the coastal states to the rolling hills and mountains of our inner states.
VISION
In accordance with our values, SACES is committed to providing members inclusive and innovative opportunities to enhance the dynamic practice of Counselor Education and Supervision.MISSION
The Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision provides an inclusive community connecting members who are committed to fostering the development of counselors, scholars, and leaders.GOALS
SACES as an organization values...
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Fostering personally meaningful and professionally enhancing relationships
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Cultivating an inclusive, accessible, supportive community
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Promoting culturally relevant, innovative, best practices through teaching, supervision, and scholarship
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Upholding our commitment to advocacy and social justice
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Facilitating opportunities for continued growth and professional development