School Counseling District Supervisors’ Experiences and Perceptions Regarding School Counselor Preparation for Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2096517
Author(s):  
Emily Goodman-Scott ◽  
Amy Upton ◽  
Anita Neuer Colburn
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Preparation Program ◽  
Counselor Preparation ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
School Counselor Preparation ◽  
Counseling Supervisors

District-level school counseling supervisors assist with school counselors’ induction into the school counseling field; however, related research is lacking. As a result, we conducted an exploratory thematic analysis to investigate district supervisors’ experiences and perceptions regarding novice school counselors’ transition from preservice to practice. Results included three themes, largely encompassing school counselor preparation: (a) preparation program variation, (b) preferring face-to-face preparation modalities, and (c) suggestions for strengthening school counseling preparation and practice.

scholarly journals School Counselor Roles and Opportunities in Promoting EcoWellness: Integrating Nature Connection in K–12 Settings

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1983965
Author(s):  
Ryan F. Reese ◽  
Lindsay C. Webster ◽  
Kathy Biles
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Holistic Wellness ◽  
Counselor Preparation ◽  
School Communities ◽  
Nature Connection ◽  
School Counseling Program ◽  
School Counselor Preparation ◽  
K 12

Nature positively impacts holistic wellness and K–12 student learning, although this phenomenon has largely been unstudied in school counseling. School counselors are in a unique position to champion nature connection in school communities to promote holistic wellness and positive learning outcomes. This article introduces EcoWellness as a framework for strategically infusing nature throughout the comprehensive school counseling program. We discuss strategies for school counseling practice and implications for school counselor preparation and research.

The Journey from Counselor-in-Training to Practitioner Researcher

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0001800
Author(s):  
Anita Young ◽  
Ileana Gonzales ◽  
Laura Owen ◽  
Joselyn Vale Heltzer
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Training Model ◽  
First Year ◽  
Counselor Preparation ◽  
Counseling Training ◽  
School Counseling Program ◽  
School Counselor Preparation

School counselor preparation necessitates that new counselors are trained to build a comprehensive school counseling program, which means understanding how to use data to develop, implement, and evaluate their interventions. In spite of their school counseling training, first-year school counselors may feel unprepared to use data and lack the experiential accountability skills and advocacy resources to impact systemic student outcomes. This article describes an action research training model for prospective school counselors and proposes that early and frequent exposure to data-driven decision making closes the gap to practitioner research.

School Counseling Leadership Team: A Statewide Collaborative Model to Transform School Counseling

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0500900
Author(s):  
Carol J. Kaffenberger ◽  
Sally Murphy ◽  
Fred Bemak
Keyword(s):  
School District ◽  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Leadership Team ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Collaborative Model ◽  
Counseling Supervisors ◽  
Future Plans

The School Counseling Leadership Team (SCLT) is a model of a collaborative team formed to advocate for the transformed role of professional school counselors. The members of the SCLT included school district counseling supervisors, counselor educators, and leaders of statewide school counselor organizations. This article reviews the need for and evolution of the SCLT, its goals, accomplishments, and future plans. Suggestions and guidelines are offered for replicating the model.

School Counselors’ Experiences With Ethical Decision Making

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2110186
Author(s):  
Glenda S. Johnson ◽  
Lucy L. Purgason
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Ethical Guidelines ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Counselor Preparation ◽  
School Counselor Preparation

Using a purposeful, convenience sampling method, we explored six school counselors’ experiences of ethical decision making. We used a transcendental phenomenology research method and identified the themes of consulting, referring to ethical guidelines, documenting, contributing factors, and engaging in professional development. This article discusses implications for school counselor preparation programs and practicing school counselors.

District-Level School Counseling Supervisors’ Experiences With and Perceptions of Hiring School Counselors

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1_part_3) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2110076
Author(s):  
Emily Goodman-Scott ◽  
Amy W. Upton ◽  
Anita A. Neuer Colburn
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
District Level ◽  
Hiring Practices ◽  
American School Counselor Association ◽  
Educational Identity ◽  
National Model ◽  
Counseling Supervisors ◽  
Insight Into

Although district-level school counseling supervisors often assist with school counselors’ transition from preparation to practice, including hiring practices, research on this phenomenon is limited. Thus, we conducted an exploratory thematic analysis examining 12 district supervisors’ experiences with and perceptions of hiring preservice school counselors. Results included the following two themes: (a) prioritizing the American School Counselor Association National Model and (b) the relevance of school counselors’ previous teaching experiences. The results also provided insight into supervisors’ appreciation of school counselors’ educational identity.

scholarly journals Antiracist School Counselor Preparation: Expanding on the Five Tenets of the Transforming School Counseling Initiative

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Mason ◽  
Adrianne Robertson ◽  
Jan Gay ◽  
Nkenji Clarke ◽  
Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Active Force ◽  
Systemic Racism ◽  
Counselor Preparation ◽  
Agents Of Change ◽  
School Counselor Preparation ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Transforming School Counseling Initiative

As a profession, school counseling must serve as an active force against systemic racism, and school counselor preparation must equip future professionals as antiracist agents of change. This article expands the original Transforming School Counseling Initiative (TSCI) tenets that sought to re-envision school counselor preparation in the late 1990s with language that explicitly supports antiracism. The authors offer a definition of antiracist school counseling and sample assignments and experiences that align with the revised tenets.

Enhancing School Counselor Accountability: The Large Group Guidance Portfolio

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0701100
Author(s):  
Jennifer Curry ◽  
Glenn W. Lambie
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Large Group ◽  
Accountability Measures ◽  
School Counseling Programs ◽  
Large Group Guidance ◽  
Group Guidance

Professional school counselors (PSCs) are being asked to employ accountability measures to support the merit of their comprehensive, developmental programs. Further, to address the problem of PSC role ambiguity, it has been suggested that PSCs become proactive professional advocates and work to promote greater stakeholder engagement in their school counseling programs. The utilization of a large group guidance portfolio may address these issues. This article (a) reviews the need for PSC accountability measures and stakeholder engagement, (b) presents a case illustration of a PSC using a large group guidance portfolio, and (c) offers implications for PSCs.

Cultivating School Counseling Leaders Through District Leadership Cohorts

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1b) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1877327
Author(s):  
Marcy G. Miller Kneale ◽  
Anita A. Young ◽  
Colette T. Dollarhide
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
District Leadership ◽  
Leadership Capacity ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Counseling Supervisors ◽  
K 12

Demonstrating effective leadership skills is a necessity for school counselors seeking to achieve a systemic vision that influences change. The challenge becomes the delivery of training methods that allow school counselors and school counseling supervisors to develop leadership skills, gain confidence, and maximize their potential. This article presents district cohort training approaches that can enhance the leadership capacity of pre-K–12 school counselors and school counseling supervisors.

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