This document provides information about a conference exploring the relationship between school counselors and principals. It discusses a survey finding that both groups ranked communication and respect as the most important elements, though they differed in some views - for example, principals saw communication quality as more important while counselors saw its frequency as more so. It also notes time as a barrier to collaboration. The document suggests that differences in perception between counselors and principals can affect the quality of their relationship and counselor effectiveness. It introduces the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model as a framework to build effective counseling programs focused on student development, competencies, management, delivery and accountability.