School Counseling

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The Role of the School Counselor

Basic Elements
School counselors use the basic skills of counseling,

consulting, coordinating and appraising. They vary their skills according to the different developmental needs of the population they serve.

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The Role of the School Counselor
Elementary School Counselors: Use individual and group counseling to help children reach developmental goals. Help children build self-esteem. Help get parents involved in their childrens education. Work with teachers to provide guidance.
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The Role of the School Counselor
Middle School Counselors: Help students begin focusing on career development, love relationships, social accomplishments and problem solving skills. Help students make the transition from grade school to high school. Help support teachers and parents aid the student in developmental goals.
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The Role of the School Counselor
High School Counselors: Help the student explore career options. Help the student prepare for college entrance exams and other college preparatory activities. Administer and interpret tests. Provide individual counseling to help students adjust.
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Preparation of the School Counselor
Training requirements vary by State.
Most programs offer a background in:
counseling theory and skill training,

human development, group counseling, assessment and appraisal, career development, multicultural issues, research, and ethical, legal and professional issues.

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Preparation of the School Counselor
School Counselors need to be skilled in the technology of the profession.
Computers Information managing and data processing, Using new computer software to aid in assessment and appraisal, Using the computer to assist students in learning problem-solving skills, Internet (on-line counseling, listserv, access to journals)

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Credentials of the School Counselor
Credentialing: Refers to activities establishing professional training standards and regulations of practice.
Certification: A credentialing term meaning title control. It grants recognition of competence by a professional group. Licensure: The highest form of credential known as a practice act. Licensing regulates both the title and practice of a profession.

Licensure
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Credentials of the School Counselor

Credentialing agencies
National Counsel for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP). State Certification (many State require this is renewed every five years). Continuing Education Credits (CEUs).
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Credentials of the School Counselor

National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA).

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School Counseling Presentation Resources

Schmidt, J. J. (2003). Counseling in schools: Essential services and comprehensive programs, 4th ed. Boston, MA.: Allyn & Bacon.

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