Culturally proficient collaboration
Subtitle: use and misuse of school counselors
By: Diana L. Stephens, Randall B. Lindsey ; foreword by Trish Hatch
Contributors: Lindsey, Randall B.
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781412986984
Subjects: Student counselors; Educational counseling; Professional relationships; Cross-cultural counseling
Description: "This book provides a conceptual framework and practical protocols for recognizing school counselors as change agents for school improvement and equity advocates for all students"-- Provided by publisher.

"Although it has become quite common for school counselors to participate in school leadership teams, their role is frequently misunderstood and even misused. In fact, counselors are frequently miscast as "gatekeepers" of the status quo, rather than changes agent for school improvement. The authors of this book believe that 21st century professional school counselors have a primary role in ensuring equitable resources and opportunities for all demographic groups in schools. Culturally Proficient Collaboration provides a conceptual framework and practical protocols to use to understand the roles, responsibilities, and benefits of school counselors functioning as leadership team members. and reflective activities and instruments for readers to use in developing their own skill in serving as leaders, advocates, collaborators, and systemic change agents in creating comprehensive, developmental, results-based school counseling programs for all stakeholders in P-12 schools"-- Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Foreword by Trish HatchAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsIntroductionPart 1. The Changing Role of School Counselor-Schoolwide Leadership1. A Historical and Contemporary Perspective on School Counseling Getting Centered The Intent of This Chapter Why on Earth do I Need to Know the History of School Counseling? The Role of Counselor Began in Vocational Guidance Who Defines the Role of School Counselor? Counselor as Mental Health Provider Paradigm Shift: From Reactive Services to Comprehensive Programs NCLB and Standards-Based School Counseling Going Deeper2. 21st Century Counselors Focus on Student Achievement Getting Centered The Intent of This Chapter Times are Changing: The New Role of School Counselor Counselors Using Data as Catalyst for Transformational Change Reframing Our Thinking About Data An Illustration of the Benefits of Counselors Collecting and Analyzing Data School Counselors as Powerful Leadership Agents of Change From Gatekeeper to Transformer Cultural Proficiency Provides a Context Going Deeper3. The Tools of Cultural Proficiency Provides a Framework for Collaboration Getting Centered Suggested Guidelines as You Consider Cultural Proficiency Concept of Intentionality Cultural Proficiency's Inside-Out Process Cultural Proficiency: A Paradigm Shift Cultural Proficiency as a Lens The Cultural Proficiency Tools Cultural Proficiency and Counselors Going DeeperPart II. Maple View; title: Sitting in the Fire: A Context for Culturally Proficient Counseling4. Counselor Collaboration Rubric Getting Centered Unpacking the Rubric Going Deeper5. Assessing Cultural Knowledge Through Leadership Getting Centered Assessing Cultural Knowledge Through Leadership Using the Rubric: Assessing & Developing Cultural Knowledge through Leadership Safe School Climate at Maple View Elementary School Going Deeper6. Valuing Diversity Through Advocacy Getting Centered Valuing Diversity Through Advocacy Using the Rubric: Valuing Diversity Through Advocacy Tragedy at Pine View Middle School Going Deeper7. Managing the Dynamics of Difference Through Teaming and Collaboration Getting Centered Managing the Dynamics of Difference through Teaming and Collaboration Using the Rubric: Managing the Dynamics of Difference through Teaming and Collaboration Access Issues at Pine Hills High School Going Deeper8. Adapting to Diversity Through Counseling and Coordination Getting Centered Adapting to Diversity through Counseling and Coordination Using the Rubric: Adapting to Diversity through Counseling and Coordination Pregnancy as an Access Issue at Pine Hills High School Going Deeper9. Institutionalizing Cultural Knowledge through Assessment and Use of Data Getting Centered Institutionalizing Cultural Knowledge through Assessment and Use of Data Using the Rubric: Institutionalizing Cultural Knowledge Through Assessment and Use of Data Pine View Middle School on Faith and HeterosexismPart III. Next Steps10. Sustaining Culturally Proficient Counseling: Developing a Personal Action Plan Sense of Urgency The Inside-Out Process is for You, Your School and Your Community Seven Steps for Providing EquityResource A. Maple View School District Vignette Story BoardResource B. Pine View Middle School Schoolwide Needs Assessment (Teacher Version)Resource C. Matrix: How to Use Cultural Proficiency BooksResource D. Online Resources for Educator UseReferences.