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School Counseling

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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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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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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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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 grantsrecognition 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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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 fiveyears).

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs).



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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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