Foundations
School counselors should have knowledge of the following topics related to the Foundations of School Counseling
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history and development of school counseling
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models of school counseling programs
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models of P-12 comprehensive career development
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models of school-based collaboration and consultation
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assessments specific to P-12 education
When consulting with parents or staff-members, it is helpful to have a format in mind. Solution-Focused Brief Counseling helps the consultee have concrete, useful solutions moving forward.
Career exploration should begin far before students arrive in high school. Even in elementary school, students can discover more about their interests, and think about what characteristics might be interesting for them in a future career.