1. School Counseling
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2. The School Counselor
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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3. The School Counselor
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 children’s education.
• Work with teachers to provide guidance.
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4. The School Counselor
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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5. The School Counselor
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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6. The School Counselor
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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7. The School Counselor
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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8. The School Counselor
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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9. The School Counselor
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 (CEU’s).
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10. The School Counselor
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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11. 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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