Developing an Effective and Accountable School Counseling Program

Combining a scholarly synthesis of relevant research with easy-to-read descriptions of best practice, Developing an Effective and Accountable School Counseling Program contains information on all aspects of the school counseling profession. Chapter opening cases provide a context for discussion, while margin notes, stimulus questions, and suggested portfolio components prompt readers to apply material to their own unique situation. New developments and trends are emphasized throughout, including coverage of data-driven programming and accountability, facilitating developmental transitions, legal and ethical issues, and responsive services.

From two experienced and passionate school counselor educators comes a thorough revision of Developing and Effective an Accountable School Counseling Program. Embraced by professors and students for its accessible writing style and practical applications, the text retains well-liked features such as case studies, margin notes, and stimulus questions. The second edition has been expanded and thoroughly updated to reflect important developments in the field, including the ASCA National Model for School Counseling programs, the school counseling specialty standards articulated by CACREP, and the increasing focus on how to define and measure accountability in school counseling programs.

Focus on How to Develop, Implement, Manage, and Evaluate a Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling Program

• Offers a contemporary, integrated view of school counseling in a well-recognized organizational framework
• Describes a practical, logical sequence for program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Provides relevant documents and useful forms for readers as they plan, design, implement, and evaluate school counseling programs at all developmental levels

Focus on Real-Life Applications

• Case-based chapters illustrate the challenges and realities of being a school counselor
• Margin notes offer practical exercises and discussion questions, giving readers the opportunity to apply chapter content
• Active learning strategies throughout each chapter develop competence and efficacy
• Encourages reflection and planning for professional growth and development

Important Revisions

• New chapter on Data-Driven School Counseling Programs
• New chapter on Facilitating Academic Transitions
• New chapter on Legal and Ethical Concerns in School Counseling
• Updated chapter content throughout to reflect new developments and trends in school counseling