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The Promise of School Counselors

Wed, Jul 13th 2022 03:00 pm

The summer edition of American Educator magazine features an article called, "The Promise of School Counselors: Why They Are Essential for Students' and Educators' Well-Being." It discusses the important role of school counselors in student success, including obstacles such as high case loads and non-counseling duties.
 

The article supports the work that HSCA does: "Professional development is important because many counselors have reported that their pre-service training did not adequately prepare them for their roles...when school leaders provide access to meaningful professional development, counselors are better prepared for the unique demands of their jobs."

 

Read the full article at https://www.aft.org/ae/summer2022/savitz-romer_nicola_colletta