Introduction to School Counseling: Theory, Research, and Practice

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the profession for school counselors in training, focusing on the topics most relevant to the school counselor's role and offering practical strategies for implementation. It covers the fourth edition of the ASCA National Model, discusses trends and legislation, and emphasizes an educational counseling orientation. The companion website includes resources for students and instructors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The authors have done an excellent job of covering the fourth edition of the ASCA National Model,which is the gold standard for school counseling. They have also included thoughtful discussions of the effects of trends and legislation,such as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA),multitiered systems of support (MTSS),and school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS). This is important as school counselors need to be aware of these issues to provide effective counseling services to their students.

The text also provides readers with an understanding of how school counselors assume a counseling orientation within the specific context of an educational setting. This is crucial as school counselors need to be able to adapt their services to meet the needs of their students.

Each chapter of the book is application-oriented,with an equal emphasis on research and on using data to design and improve school counselors functioning in school systems. This is important as school counselors need to be able to use evidence-based practices to provide the best possible services to their students.

In addition to the text,the companion website provides a wealth of resources for readers. It includes PowerPoints, templates, handouts, annotated website links, and video links for students. The test bank and discussion questions for instructors are also valuable resources for those who are teaching the book.

Overall,this book is an essential reading for all school counselors in training as it provides a comprehensive look at the profession and explores topics that are most relevant to the role of school counselor. The authors have done an excellent job of covering the fourth edition of the ASCA National Model and providing readers with a wealth of resources to support their learning.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367766092
Edition number: 2 ed