Stuart F. Chen-Hayes, Melissa S. Ockerman, E.C.M. Mason 101 Solutions for School Counselors and Leaders in Challenging Times

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School counseling strategies that promote student success!So much is expected to prepare today's students for success-academic achievement, career and college readiness, emotional and social competency, to name a few. School counselors can make an enormous positive difference in children's lives. Yet, school counseling programs are in crisis because of undefined roles, skyrocketing student-counselor ratios, and decreasing budgets.Leaders and counselors must move away from outdated roles and embrace school counseling programs that ensure readiness for ALL students. In a succinct Q&A format, the authors provide school counselors and educational leaders with 101 solutions to common counseling issues across the K-12 spectrum on topics ranging from data-driven counseling to bullying, , collaboration, and equity Stories of school counselors and educational leaders who have successfully implemented these solutions Numerous print and digital resources for further exploration, including online supplementsDiscover a wealth of affordable counseling practices that make your job easier and more effective, demonstrate the power of a school counselor, and help all students succeed. "101 Solutions for School Counselors and Leaders in Challenging Times is an invaluable resource for all professional school counselors developing a comprehensive school counseling program to ensure college and career readiness for all K-12 students."-Diane Smith, School CounselorSmithport Area School District, PA"With a focus on core standards, social justice, and evidence-based programs and services, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in a comprehensive, practical approach to school counseling strategies that promote student success."- Tamara Davis, ProfessorMarymount University, Arlington, VA