Introduction to School Counseling

Introduction to School Counseling
Author: Richard D. Parsons
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-08-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781793516961

Introduction to School Counseling: Becoming a Leader, Advocate, and Change Agent introduces readers to the evolution of the role and function of the school counselor and their emergence as leaders, advocates, and collaborators in the provision of quality and equitable education for all students. The primary goal of the text is to provide readers with not only information but inspiration in service of their developing professional identity as a school counselor. Each chapter opens with a reflection from a school counselor, which provides readers with valuable insight into the lived experience of the school counselor. The chapters also employ case illustrations and guided exercises to foster greater understanding of the profession. Dedicated chapters explore the unique dynamic and breadth of the role of the school counselor, how to advocate for systemic change within school environments, ethical standards and behavior, and multi-tiered systems of support. Readers learn how to assist those with educational challenges, address threats to socioemotional development, connect with parents and caregivers, and better understand the nuances and requirements for serving in elementary, middle, and high school environments. Introduction to School Counseling is an inspiring and informative resource for foundational courses in school counseling.

Activating Youth as Change Agents

Activating Youth as Change Agents
Author: Amy L. Cook
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2024-05-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0197677770

In Activating Youth as Change Agents: Integrating Youth Participatory Action Research in School Counseling, editors Amy L. Cook and Ian P. Levy aim to reshape the way school counselors work with youth by shifting the power dynamic to allow young people to tell their stories and uncover the hidden inequities and power structures that disproportionately harm Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) as well as other marginalized groups. Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) is an action-oriented research and group approach that encourages critical examination of experiences and knowledge in ways that seek to promote youth and community development. The authors describe the applications of YPAR as a youth-oriented group process where school counselors collaborate alongside students in developmentally relevant ways to achieve their goals toward personal growth and positive school-community improvement. In section one of the book, YPAR is introduced with a focus on the individual/small group level. In sections two and three, authors provide developmentally relevant descriptions and report on YPAR projects conducted in small and large groups, and illustrate YPAR at the community level. Activating Youth as Change Agents is essential reading for school counseling professionals and trainees who are seeking how to engage in culturally responsive counseling practice that helps build counselors' self-awareness and understanding of bias, and how to collaborate with others to improve systems that are unjust. Additionally, this book provides practitioners and counselors-in-training with group-counseling skills focused on action and how to engage in social justice efforts both locally at their school and in their communities.

Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future

Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future
Author: Norman C. Gysbers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Educational counseling
ISBN: 9781929289240

"Over the past 100-plus years, school counseling has evolved from a focus on vocational guidance delivered by teachers to the comprehensive school counseling programs we have today. This book traces the development of school counseling from its beginnings in the early 1900s to the present time. Designed for both school counselors in training and practicing school counselors, 'Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future' helps school counselors gain an appreciation of the profession's rich heritage."--Publisher's description.

The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs

The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-02-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781732000308

The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs is a resource to develop effective and high quality comprehensive school counseling programs that align with Texas statutes and rules governing the work of school counselors. It outlines a process for tailoring school counseling programs to meet the varying needs of students across an array of school districts through implementation of the four components of school counseling programs, Guidance Curriculum, Responsive Services, Individual Planning, and System Support. With this resource, a school counselor will learn to use campus-specific data to identify the unique needs of a campus and design a comprehensive school counseling program to meet those needs. Recognizing the important roles of the entire educational community, the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs provides examples of how parents, teachers, administrators, principals and school counselors can best contribute to implementation of each of the four components of comprehensive school counseling programs. It provides a developmental framework for a school counseling program curriculum that includes activities at each grade level to enhance students¿ educational, career, personal and social development.

School Counseling

School Counseling
Author: Jackie M. Allen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Conflict management
ISBN: 9781561090815

Part 2 examines program and policy development: (12) School Counselor as Change Agent in Education Reform (C.B. Sheldon); (13) School-to-Work Programs and the School Counselor (J.M. Ettinger; N. Perry); (14) Career Development and the School Counselor (L.L. Kobylarz); (15) Creating a Business Advisory Council for School Counselors (P. Schwallie-Giddis; J.M. Allen); (16) Developing a Crisis Management Plan (J. Gallagher; D.R. Coy); (17) Designing an Outcome Based School Counseling System and Program (T.R. Radd); (18) Implementing the Developmental Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model (J. Lukach); (19) Strategic Planning for School Counselors (J. Olsen; J.M. Allen); and (20) The Development of National Standards for School Counseling Programs (C.A. Dahir). Part 3 addresses school counselor professionalism: (21) Home, School, and Community Partnerships (M.E. Gehrke); (22) Writing and Publishing for the School Counselor (P.N.^

Developing, Delivering, and Sustaining School Counseling Practices Through a Culturally Affirming Lens

Developing, Delivering, and Sustaining School Counseling Practices Through a Culturally Affirming Lens
Author: Brant-Rajahn, Sarah N.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2022-05-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1799895165

Systemic oppression continues to disenfranchise students at the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigrant status, religion, ableism, and economic status. Because of this, school counselors are called to function as advocates and change agents, but often find themselves underprepared to address these oppressive systems in schools. It is vital that school counselors are provided resources that enable them to increase their preparedness and allow them to address oppressive practices within schools as well as work with diverse populations using culturally affirming and antiracist practices. Developing, Delivering, and Sustaining School Counseling Practices Through a Culturally Affirming Lens informs culturally affirming and antiracist professional practice and advocacy work by school counselors. It serves as a learning tool that better prepares school counselors to address the needs of marginalized students and work as effective change agents to disrupt systemic oppression in school settings. Covering topics such as professional identity, racial trauma, and social justice, this book serves as a dynamic resource for school counselor educators, school counselors-in-training, school counselors, directors, supervisors, district leaders and administration, researchers, and academicians as they implement antiracist, social justice, and culturally affirming practices in school settings and academia.

Hatching Results for Secondary School Counseling

Hatching Results for Secondary School Counseling
Author: Trish Hatch
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2019-04-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1544342101

School counseling that makes a difference—for all students! As an secondary school counselor, you’re implementing a comprehensive program for all students. This hands-on guide takes you step by step through the creation and implementation of high-quality Tier 1 system of supports, with a focus on prevention education through core curriculum classroom lessons and schoolwide activities. Features include: The school counselor’s role in Multi-Tier Multi-Domain System of Supports Specific examples to help with design, implementation, and evaluation Guidance for selecting curriculum and developing lesson plans and action plans Alignment with ASCA National Model and ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors Numerous charts, graphs, and images to demonstrate concepts