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Eeckes, S . & Russo, C. (2012).
School Discipline and Sadety.
SAGE: California.

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My take aways from the study of In Loco Parentis 

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My take aways from the study of In Loco Parentis 

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I am learning that there is a delicate dance occurring between parents and counselors as they must operate in a spirit of collaboration to best serve the student.  The general acceptance of this interdependent dynamic can be demonstrated in the Unites States adoption of the In Loco Parentis doctrine. In Loco Parentis very literally translates as “in place of the parent.” This speaks to how parents relinquish physical control of theirs child by sending them to school. In turn, parents are transferring certain responsibilities to school personnel. (Eckes & Russo, 2012)
It seems that when this doctrine was first implemented, as early as the 1700s, there was a focus on student discipline. School masters reserved the right and immunity to act as a parent in" restraining or correcting" a youth to ensure their academic development. However, there has been an added component of this standard in  more recent times.
Educators not only share similar prerogatives as parents in correction but they also have a duty to protect youth from serious and foreseeable harm. This is of special interest to School Counselors because there is no one on campus more responsible for the socio emotional wellness of a child.
A scenario where this would be highly considered is when a child writes in their journal super dark thoughts and it is seen by their teacher and submitted to the counselor. The teacher and student are then charged with more resonsibility to protect the student and the child's parent has a right to know that their child is in need of an intervention.

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Researching experiences of In Loco Parentis 

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Researching experiences of In Loco Parentis 

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In my pusuit of more debate on this topic, I searched the Angelo State University Library. It is here where I came acros a book titled "School Discipline and Safety" by Susan Eckes and Charles Russo. The book closely examines the viability of In Loco Parentis. It considers cases where this notion has been abused and whether ot not it is outdated specifically in its correlation with student discipline.

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School Discipline and Safety (Debating Issues in American Education: A SAGE Reference Set Book 5)

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Education of America's school children always has been and always will be a hot-button issue. From what should be taught to how to pay for education to how to keep kids safe in schools, impassioned debates emerge and mushroom, both within the scholarly community and among the general public. This...

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In my internet research of this topic, I discovered a relavent blog at studentcounselor. org.  The blog discusses how pertinent it is to share sensitive information with a parent's consent. Otherwise a counselor needs to be ready to prove sharing a student's information is due to a substantial interest that outweighs the student's right to privacy.

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Hooked by the headline, I was led to research and confirm that as of September 2018, all Texas high school students are required to watch a video on how to interact with police officers. This is now a part of the Community Safety Education Act.

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Along with math, science and history, how to interact with cops is now also required coursework for Texas high school kids.

Students in grades 9 through 12 must receive instruction on dealing with law enforcement that includes a 16-minute video showing possible scenarios on being pulled over.

New this year, it's part of the Community Safety Education Act, signed into law by state officials to help ease tensions between police and students following shootings of unarmed citizens.

"The goal of the act was to define the behavior expectations of citizens and law enforcement during traffic interactions," state senator Royce West says at the start of the video."We know that in some communities, there's an issue regarding trust between law enforcement and the community.

"We're addressing that issue through training in the academies; our law enforcement academies, our schools, and our driver's education programs," he adds. "More specifically, schools are having to design a course to define what the behavior expectations are of citizens."

This video from the Texas Education Agency will be required viewing for Texas high school students in grades 9 through 12.

The video then features two actresses in the front seat of a car, and the passenger is telling the driver she's late and that they should go faster and speed through the light before it turns red. The pair is then shown getting pulled over by a cop.

They're seen fumbling around for phones and paperwork, while the officer instructs them to put their hands on the dashboard or steering wheel.

A narrator then explains that the video shows you what not to do when stopped by a police officer, and introduces clips of high school students and other citizens asking typical questions about the right way to handle yourself if you get pulled over.

Students ask questions like, "What does an officer expect to see when he approaches our car?," followed by answers from cops.

"Officers don't always have a clear view into your vehicle," a cop explains. "Keep your hands visible. Don't move around, don't reach for anything...If it's dark, turn the overhead light on."

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Texas Students Required to Watch a Video on How to Interact With Police

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Along with math, science and history, how to interact with cops is now also required coursework for Texas high school kids. Students in grades 9 through 12 must receive instruction on dealing with law enforcement that includes a 16-minute video showing possible scenarios on being pulled over.

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Upon completion of a Master of Education degree in Guidance and Counseling , I intend to be employed as a School Counselor in secondary education.

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American School      Counselor Association (opt 2)

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American School      Counselor Association (opt 2)

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The ASCA is offering a webinar that sheds light on the complications of working with minors in an educational setting.  It challenges professionals to consider how one should behave when a matter surfaces that requires adherence to the standard that a counselor will affirm all students, yet in doing so, their own personal values will be compromised.

Another matter brought to the forefront is in the arena of privacy. Counselors must carefully consider wheter or not disclosing a student's personal information is justified due to substantial interest. Furthermore, a counselor must consider that at their decision may be scrutinized and legally challenged.

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Lone Star State Counselor                                      Publication

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Lone Star State Counselor                                      Publication

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This article details information revolving around counseling program advocacy.  It considers the position statement and committment that counselors make to have a positive impact on student achievement, school climate and the school’s academic mission. However; to stay true to this, we must challenge the notion that we have to fulfill all "other duties" as assigned, especially if it will hinder the ability to meet youth's needs.

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Who Do They Think I Am? School Counseling Program Advocacy | American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

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Lone Star State Counselor             Association (opt 2)

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Lone Star State Counselor             Association (opt 2)

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This article addresses ethical wonderings in regard to teacher collaboration.  For instance, how to move forward with a teacher that rejects your request to enter and implement best practices in their classroom.

It also explains how important it is to have a secure and trusting relationship with the School Principal.  This way, you may share experiences and observations of teachers without fear of retribution or penalty for your colleague. The implication is that there is a mutual respect and understanding that both the principal and counselor need to collaborate with the teacher for student and family success.

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Legal & Ethical Classroom Considerations | American School Counselor Association (ASCA)