Career and College Readiness Counseling in P-12 Schools

Curry and Milsom's book provides school counselors with practical strategies to help students develop career and college readiness skills. It offers action-oriented approaches and emphasizes the importance of collaboration and culturally responsive practices. The third edition includes updated statistics, enhanced content on culturally responsive school counseling, and coverage of postsecondary transition planning and work-based learning opportunities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2021
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

Curry and Milsom adopt a deliberate and pragmatic approach to career development, ensuring its inclusivity for all students at various stages of growth. They acknowledge that the journey to pursuing a career is individualized, requiring tailored training and pathways. By offering action-oriented career development approaches, school counselors can complement classroom learning and engage communities effectively. This book holds immense value for both novice and experienced school counselors, as it sheds light on pertinent and real-life issues that students encounter, influencing their career choices. Dodie Limberg, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina, has authored this text to assist school counselors in comprehending the diverse career and college readiness requirements of P-12 students and developing culturally relevant interventions. The primary objective is to facilitate the translation of theoretical knowledge into practical application. The text is grounded in current data and research, empowering counselors to design sequential and developmentally appropriate career and college readiness curricula interventions and strategies. It addresses career development and college readiness by grade level, emphasizing the significance of collaborative approaches and interventions that foster school/family/community partnerships. Case examples and Voices from the Field, written by practicing school counselors, vividly illustrate and reinforce the concepts and interventions presented in each chapter. The Third Edition of this book introduces several enhancements, including updated workforce, educational, and demographic statistics. It also delves deeper into culturally responsive school counseling practices, exploring their impact on student development. Additionally, the book addresses the influence of social media on student development and provides coverage of the evolving culture of higher education recruitment. By purchasing this book, readers gain digital access for convenient use on most mobile devices or computers, along with an instructor's manual.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826186737
Edition number: 3 Revised edition