A multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), including Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions Supports (PBIS), has been embedded in many public schools for the last decade. Specifically, these data-driven frameworks promote positive student academic behavioral outcomes, as well safe favorable school climates (Ockerman, Mason, & Hollenbeck, 2012; Sugai Horner, 2009). School counselors design implement comprehensive counseling programs that students' academic,...

Due to ongoing inequities, discrimination, and injustice, the antiracist movement has gained momentum in all parts of society, including education school counseling. A foundational aspect antiracism is self-reflection increase awareness, identify biases, build cultural proficiency. Multitiered systems support (MTSS) an evidence-based framework widely used throughout K–12 United States assist with every student’s school-related success. In this article, we propose approach MTSS framework,...

The effect of student‐to‐school‐counselor ratios on academic outcomes has been widely studied, yet few researchers have taken a multilevel approach. Using the nationally representative High School Longitudinal Study: 2009 dataset, authors found were significantly associated with student grade point average (GPA) and graduation. Attending Title I school also was students’ GPA, advanced placement/international baccalaureate credits earned, postsecondary course taking. discuss implications for...

Recent racial injustice has prompted school counselors to reexamine how their practices contribute injustice. Many seek engage in antiracism and advocacy. Multitiered systems of support (MTSS) strategies include data utilization, systemic collaboration, multilevel within a building. This article illustrates who use MTSS can operate with an antiracist lens dismantle policies upholding white supremacy. School utilizing are well positioned adapt strategies.

School counselors are trained in academic preparation programs for future job activities. However, expectations taught such can differ from actual school counseling This article reports the findings of a national survey counselors' ( N = 1,052) perceived and practice.

School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) are school-wide, data-driven frameworks for promoting safe schools student learning. This article explains PBIS provides pr...

School counselor-teacher consultation is an efficient strategy for school counselors to indirectly serve students on their caseload. Teachers' perceptions are crucial in examining this process. This qualitative study examined elementary teachers' and experiences of consultation. The researchers identified three themes: (a) prioritizing relationships, (b) taking initiative, (c) counselors' specialization. discuss implications counseling practice, including strategies facilitating with teachers.

This study describes the benefits of systematic universal screening (US) for school counselors engaged in creation effective, multi-tiered systems support that address academic, social, emotional, and behavioral student concerns. The authors used an action research framework to present a case example one district's pilot US role counselor identification students need social-emotional support. article discusses implications collaboration with other school-based mental health professionals.

A trio of researchers presents a case study from practical, participatory action research project to demonstrate how one school district implemented school-wide bullying prevention initiative for all elementary schools based on Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior Support (BP-PBS). The purpose this manuscript is discuss the process creating district-wide initiative, including initial years implementation, assist other counselors and districts their efforts. briefly describe process, reflect...

School counselors meet students' academic, career, social and emotional needs through comprehensive school counseling programs (CSCPs) such as the American Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model (2012, 2014a; Gysbers & Henderson, 2012). CSCPs have existed for last 40 years are frameworks facilitating data-driven, student-focused, preventative, systemic developmental services implemented in schools from preschool 12th grade (ASCA, 2012; According to student reports, CSCP implementation...

Internet addiction is an emerging global problem with inconsistent nomenclature, diagnostic criteria, and assessment tools. This review explores the complex conflicting reports of in literature effort to pinpoint status this phenomenon. We cite related process additions order provide a framework for addiction's potential place amongst diagnosable disorders Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5). Clinical implications working people are emphasized, as need future research.

Researchers conducted a qualitative, phenomenological investigation of the lived experiences sample 10 school counselors in current or recent RAMP (Recognized ASCA [American School Counselor Association] Model Program) schools that also implemented positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) with high fidelity. found two themes related subthemes regarding counselor roles. The first theme was counselors' roles responsibilities, (a) makes sense their role (b) across tiers. second...

Abstract Ample scholarship describes the importance of school counselors aligning their work with multi‐tiered systems support (MTSS). However, there exists limited research describing counselors' leadership in MTSS. Researchers conducted a phenomenological investigation counselors’ experiences as leaders MTSS ( N = 10). According to results, reported that prioritized relationships and shaped climate. Included is literature review discussion grounded counseling theory.

Scholars have explored the impact of comprehensive school counseling programs on student outcomes, including those that garnered RAMP (Recognized ASCA [American School Counselor Association] Model Program) designation. A surfeit empirical examinations positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) outcomes also are extant. Although researchers investigated PBIS individually conceptual articles suggested models for aligning these two frameworks, scholarly investigations their...

Using a case study, researchers examined how preservice school counselors experienced course content and activities related to students with disabilities. Course content, activities, pedagogical strategies were based on recommendations from counselor education scholars Bandura’s model of self-efficacy. Aligned study research (Yin), gathered triangulated both quantitative qualitative data, which revealed that participants reported an overarching positive experience, gaining knowledge...

Elementary school counselors are instrumental in student success and well-being; unfortunately, at the elementary level also have higher caseloads more tenuous job opportunities. Thus, there exists a need to advocate for counseling. Previous research has examined counseling advocacy across K–12 settings included as one aspect of larger studies. Given this gap literature, we conducted phenomenological investigation examine lived experiences professionals who reported successfully advocating...

School counselors across the United States are implementing comprehensive school counseling programs, such as those following American Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. ASCA awards a designation honoring exemplary programs: Recognized Model Program (RAMP). Although growing number of studies have examined RAMP status through survey methods and student outcomes, need remains to understand lens each school’s unique context experience. We present multilevel, qualitative,...

To address a gap in the literature and inform school counseling practice, this investigation explored counselors’ experiences with classroom management. A qualitative thematic analysis triangulated data from national archival survey two focus groups. Participating counselors communicated overarching themes: appreciating utilizing management strategies factors that influenced their This article provides discussion implications, including applicable recommendations for practicing counselors.

The authors conducted a phenomenological study to explore the experiences of 32 school counselor educators preparing preservice counselors. Analysis data from 3 focus groups revealed themes: breadth versus depth, balancing specialties and professor partiality, preparation practice. These results highlight need for collaboration across counseling at level.

The percentage of students educationally identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is on the rise and school counselors are called to serve this population. Social stories recommended in t...

Schools implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with fidelity demonstrate a wealth of student school benefits. At the same time, there exists limited research from an inclusive innovation perspective: examining whether schools communities have equitable access to PBIS based on sociodemographic community variables. This article presents results ex post facto design implementation across variables lens, data ( N = 489) in state Georgia. The significant interaction...