Leadership, Advocacy, and Consultation in Schools by Dajah Johnson https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes Project 1: Four Themes en-us 2019-03-02 17:08:00 UTC 2025-12-02 22:33:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Leadership- Christopher Kopp daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337137639 According to Northouse (2017): "Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal" (as cited in American School Counselor Association, 2012, p. 1).

American School Counselor Association. (2012). ASCA national model: A framework for school counseling programs (3rd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Author.]]> 2019-03-02 17:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337137639 Advocacy- Michelle Dennis daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337137675 School counselors are advocates for every student assisting them with meeting academic, career, personal and social goals. According to the American School of Counseling Association (ASCA, 2003), school counselors can advocate for student on a micro-level to a macro-level. Services performed include instruction to group activities to individual appraisals and advisement to counseling both individual and small groups to crisis response. These services fall up under direct services that are provided to the students. Indirect services that are rendered include referrals, consultation, collaboration, school data profile, closing-the-gap and small-group action plans which are considered services on the micro-level. On a macro-level, services that are considered indirect include collaboration with community groups, beliefs, vision statement, mission statement, advisory council, results reports, school committees, and sharing results (Ratts, DeKruyf, & Chen-Hayes (2007). From a social standpoint, school counselors work as advocates for social change by expanding cultural proficiency and commitment to social justice advocacy, knowledge, and skills, developing cultural proficiency as educational leaders who acknowledges how prejudice, power, and many forms of oppression affect students, dis- aggregate attendance, behavior, grades, course-taking patterns, and data on other accomplishments narrowing in on diverse populations, the addressing of inequitable policies, procedures that can impeded academic achievement, college access, career readiness of students. According to the foundation of the ASCA National Model, school programs that are socially just to implement advocacy for equity and access for all students that they succeed. 

Ratts, J.M., DeKruyf, L., & Chen-Hayes, S. F. (2007). The ACA advocacy competencies: A social justice advocacy framework for professional school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 11, 90-97]]> 2019-03-02 17:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337137675 Counselors as Leaders in Schools christopher_orlan_kopp https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337164694 This article describes how the role of a school counselor has evolved since the early 1900's. It goes in-depth to explain how models have changed as well, in response to students needs. Finally, it also includes steps one could taking to become a leader, and puts an emphasis on continuing professional development activities to be an effective leader.

Wingfield, R. J., Reese, R. F., & West-Olatunji, C. A. (2010). Counselors as leaders in schools. Florida journal of educational administration & policy, 4(1), 114–130. Retrieved from https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ911435&site=eds-live&scope=site]]> 2019-03-02 23:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337164694 Examples of how systemic change can be utilized to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed academically. Brittnee_Inman1 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337227140 *Remove barriers to access to rigorous courses and learning paths for college and career readiness for all students
*Increase access to educational opportunities
*Address over- or under-representation of specific groups in programs such as special education, honors, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate
*Create an environment that encourages any student or group to feel comfortable to come forward with problems

American School Counselor Association. (2012). ASCA national model: A framework for school counseling programs (3rd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Author.]]> 2019-03-03 14:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337227140 Examples of How Systemic Change can be utilized to create a safe school environment. Brittnee_Inman1 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337227231 *Create clear guidelines for addressing inappropriate behavior such as bullying and harassment
*Increase awareness of school safety issues
*Promote knowledge and skills for working in a diverse and multicultural work setting
*Model inclusive language
*Create an environment that encourages any student of group to feel comfortable to come forward with problems

American School Counselor Association. (2012). ASCA national model: A framework for school counseling programs (3rd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Author.]]> 2019-03-03 14:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337227231 Collaboration for Systemic Change Brittnee_Inman1 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337228599 School counselors should collaborate with other school professionals, parents, and/or the larger community in order to achieve systemic change  to address school safety and student success. There are numerous ways in which this collaboration can be made. The following are examples:
*Work with teachers to create an academic excellence award program
*Implement new student orientation and transition programs for students and their family
*Set up career days with members of the community
*Involve parents and community members in advisory councils and curriculum committees
*Work with teachers and administrators to identify at-risk students and help create academic or behavioral modification plans
*Coordinate evaluations of the school climate for violence, racism, sexual harassment, and gang activity

Dollarhide, C. T, & Saginak, K. A. (2017). Comprehensive school counseling programs: K–12 delivery systems in action (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. ]]> 2019-03-03 14:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337228599 Brittnee_Inman1 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337230256 2019-03-03 14:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337230256 The Counselor in the Principal’s Leadership Circle christopher_orlan_kopp https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337259714 This video, created by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), is geared toward showing principals "best practices" when it comes to working with school counselors. It encourages principals to look at school counselors as building-level leaders, and incorporate them into the day-to-day decision-making and operation of the school building.

National Association of Secondary School Principals. [NASSPtv]. (2014, December 16). Mod 9 video 1: The counselor in the principal’s leadership circle [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/cjbV4l_t3gs]]> 2019-03-03 18:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337259714 The Essential Role of Elementary School Counselors christopher_orlan_kopp https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337263094 This document explains the value of the elementary school counselor's role in building a foundation for the youngest students in a given school system. It talks about the school counselor's role in collaborating with teachers, parents, etc. to identify and intervene early when there are suspected "special needs." Finally, the document provides a list of direct and indirect services that the elementary school counselor may provide to students.

American School Counselor Association. (2017). The essential role of elementary school counselors [PDF file]. Retrieved from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/CareersRoles/WhyElem.pdf]]> 2019-03-03 19:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337263094 Systemic Change Brittnee_Inman1 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337269393 The American School Counselor Association defines systemic change as "Change affecting the entire system; transformational; change affecting more than an individual or series of individuals; focus of the change is upon the dynamic of the environment, not the individual," (p. 143).

American School Counselor Association. (2012). ASCA national model: A framework for school counseling programs (3rd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Author.]]> 2019-03-03 20:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337269393 Clubs for School Counselors Brittnee_Inman1 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337270169 The creator of this blog is a mental health counselor turned school counselor and curriculum writer. Her hope is to spark social, emotional, and academic growth and deliver fresh ideas to help counselors provide the best programs for their school. This link gives fifteen ideas of clubs that school counselors could lead in an elementary school to help school safety and student success.

Keri, C. (2017, December). Clubs for School Counselors to Lead. Retrieved March 3, 2019, from https://www.counselorkeri.com/2017/12/11/clubs-for-school-counselors-to-lead/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Pinterest


]]> 2019-03-03 20:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337270169 Advocacy mickied0820 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337356313 This is a well rounded video that highlights things about the client's life from health and wellness, academic, success, social skills, strengths and limits, and where help can be find within the career field counseling. 
Buscher, K., Neihoff, O., & Pickus, C. (n.d.). Advocacy video:Elementary School Kids]]> 2019-03-04 07:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337356313 Open Door mickied0820 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337764191 As a School Counselor students could always be able to self-refer themselves and the counselor should practice having an open door policy. ]]> 2019-03-05 03:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/337764191 School Safety and Student Success (Collaboration) Over the past few decades, the ratio of school counselor to students has significantly increased. It is impossible for school counselors to reach every student and give them the attention that is needed individually without any assistance and support. A more effective way to ensure that the majority of the students are getting needs met is for school counselors to collaborate with community partners, parents, teachers. The article “The Transformed School Counselor in Action supports the need for increased collaboration with outside agencies and support personnel. It states, the number of students who come to school with social or emotional problems has increased over the last decade. Counselors could spend their time counseling these children, but this would allow them to see only 30–35 students a week. Some school counselors do carry a caseload of students with serious problems and often see the same students repeatedly. Yet counselors were not placed in schools to provide counseling services to only a handful of students. Musheno, Sue & Talbert, Mary. (2002). The Transformed School Counselor in Action. Article, Vol. 41 (Issue 3), p 186. doi:10.1207/s15430421tip4103_7 An article published in the Elementary School Journal describes that a study was done on school and community-based organization partnerships, Adger (2001). Lack of funding was found to be a significant obstacle to successful collaborations. The article further stated that “changing or improving the ways schools, families, and communities work together to improve children’s achievement may require resources to support staff, training, reorganization, and flexibility.” Jerry, Mellin; Elizabeth A.; Herbert, James T. (2008) Closing Achievement Gaps: Roles and Tasks of Elementary School Counselor. Elementary School Journal, Vol. 108 (Issue 5), p407-421, 15p; doi: 10.1086/589470, Research shows the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program, as outlined by “The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs,” has a positive impact on student achievement. The development and implementation of these programs requires leadership from welltrained, highly competent elementary school counselors and includes a collaborative effort with school administrators, classroom teachers, school staff and community stakeholders. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Careers-Roles/WhyElem.pdf evolc_datcher https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340109777 2019-03-11 18:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340109777 School Safety and Student Success (Leadership) evolc_datcher https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340115316 School counselors design and deliver comprehensive school counseling programs that promote student achievement.  These programs are comprehensive in scope, preventive in design, and developmental in nature.  (ASCA National Model: A framework for School Counseling Programs 3rd ed.)

School counselors collaborate inside and outside of school to create a school climate that is rich with opportunities to increase learning.   




]]> 2019-03-11 18:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340115316 evolc_datcher https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340116330 2019-03-11 18:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340116330 The ASCA National Model Themes daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340132698 According to the ASCA National Model Themes, "ASCA incorporates the four themes of leadership, advocacy, collaboration and systemic change as part of the framework of the ASCA National Model (The Education Trust, 1997). In the ASCA National Model graphic, the four themes are repeated around the frame to indicate the importance of school counselors’ work within these areas (see page vi). School counselors play a significant part in improving student achievement and are uniquely positioned to be student and systems advocates. Through application of leadership, advocacy and collaboration skills as a part of a comprehensive school counseling program, school counselors promote student achievement and systemic change that ensures equity and access to rigorous education for every student and leads to closing achievement, opportunity and attainment gaps (Dahir & Stone, 2009; Martin & House, 2002)." (p. 1, para 2)]]> 2019-03-11 19:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340132698 School Safety and Student Success (Systemic Change) evolc_datcher https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340166294 In order for mindsets and behaviors to change, the members of the system have to be ready for the types of changes that needs to be made. Focus should be placed on the mission or purpose of the system.  To help support the changes, school counselors should identify a support system and communicated to key stakeholders and stress how the change supports the overall mission of the school. Examples of systemic changes address efforts such as anti-bullying, LGBTQ advocacy, and suicide prevention 

Moe, J. L., Leggett, E. S., & Perera-Diltz, D. (2011). School counseling for systemic change: Bullying and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. Retrieved from http://counselingoutfitters.com/ vistas/vistas11/Article_81.pdf

]]> 2019-03-11 20:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340166294 School Safety and Student Success (Advocacy) A school counselor is an advocate for all students. To address this advocacy for all student, a school counselor may provide parents with a website link on transitioning from elementary school to middle school. A school counselor may also utilize “Back to School Night” or Open House to inform parents of upcoming events that are designed to help students succeed academically and stay safe. Another example is for a school counselor to ensure that pertinent literature is translated to the languages represented at his/her school. evolc_datcher https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340167884 2019-03-11 20:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340167884 Collaboration daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340197733 In order to have an effective comprehensive school counseling program, professional school counselors work with stakeholders both internally and externally. With the collaboration of school professionals/personnel, families and community leaders, school counselors have access to a lot of needed support. Collaboration enhances student achievement and development, that school counselors alone cannot handle.
There are many ways that a school counselor can collaborate with these stakeholders. Internally, school counselors can organize a team and encourage collaboration between one another. Administrative staff, teachers, other school staff, and even students can come together towards common goals in order to enhance academic success, career planning/development and social/emotional well-being and success.
 
Elementary school counselors are essential to the comprehensive school counseling program. They provide a productive program through many aspects, collaboration being a major one. They collaborate with all school personnel, community/family members in order achieve success. According to the ASCA, "Elementary school counselors also collaborate with teachers and parents on early identification and intervention of children’s academic and social/emotional needs, which is essential in removing barriers to learning and developing skills and behaviors critical for academic achievement." (ASCA)]]> 2019-03-11 23:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340197733 Collaboration: Make Connections Around the World daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340204240 https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/domain/3856

]]> 2019-03-12 00:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340204240 Collaborating with Families daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340205518 Among traditional students are those with delays and special needs.
This article is about how elementary school counselors collaborate with stakeholders to better serve special needs and/or delayed elementary students. Because elementary school is the foundation for children to succeed further in education, it is imperative that these elementary school students have many resources. This article also discusses how school counselors collaborate with speech language pathologists, Occupational therapists and student's families. School counselors work to remove barriers in learning and development.

https://speech.steinhardt.nyu.edu/blog/speech-language-pathologists-in-special-education/]]> 2019-03-12 00:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340205518 Collaboration: Coming together for Constructive Meetings! daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340206573 https://www.smore.com/yy25h-lcps-school-counseling-news]]> 2019-03-12 00:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340206573 Making a Difference Video daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340213406 This brief video is about how there is a need for school counselors in all schools systems. School counselors are liaisons between students, school personnel, stakeholders such as parents and etc. This video stresses the importance of school counselors and how they utilize their comprehensive school counseling programs.

(n.d.). Retrieved March 12, 2019, from https://videos.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors-making-a-difference]]> 2019-03-12 00:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340213406 School Safety and Student Success (Collaboration) evolc_datcher https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340660375 This video explains the range of roles that a school counselor does to help students be more successful in school and ultimately in life.  Some roles range from helping students connect to resources, and community supports, implementing programs to address the needs etc. 

]]> 2019-03-12 23:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/340660375 Collaboration: Create a Safe School Environment daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342076939 Collaboration can go a long way in terms of school safety. Collaborating with local fire departments is a prime example of ways that collaboration can create a safe school environment. In elementary school is around the time when we learn about "stop, drop, and roll," and what to do in case of a fire. School counselors and administrators can collaborate and come up with a program that will educate and benefit these elementary school students in regards to their safety. 
Another example of a way that a school counselor can collaborate to create a safe school environment would be with local police departments. Although we are looking at it through an elementary school lens and we don't want to think that they would have any dealings with the police, it is still highly possible. For example, if a student is in danger at home they can confide in their school counselor for needed help. A school counselor could then contact the local authorities and/or child services as well.]]> 2019-03-17 05:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342076939 Safe School Environment (Leadership) christopher_orlan_kopp https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342077142 This article explains how school counselors are leaders when it comes to creating a safe school environment. They play key roles before, during, and after a crisis arises at their school(s).

American School Counselor Association . (2013). The school counselor and safe schools and crisis response [PDF file]. Retrieved from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/PositionStatements/PS_SafeSchools.pdf]]> 2019-03-17 05:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342077142 Safe School Environment (Leadership) christopher_orlan_kopp https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342078540 This article explains how school counselors not only need to be leaders preparing for the "big one" crisis that could happen at anytime, but also need to be aware of the "mini" crises (bullying, dating violence, etc.) that occur on an everyday basis. You never know how someone in distress may react if they feel all alone in the world. It goes on to state that, as leaders, school counselors must bring people together (teachers, administrators, parents, etc.) to work collaboratively. School counselors must be "unifiers" that reach out to everyone who could help in anyway. Finally, when it comes to students, school counselors must create a safe learning environment where they can build rapport with all students.

Bray, B. (2016). The counselor’s role in ensuring school safety. Counseling today. Retrieved from https://ct.counseling.org/2016/08/counselors-role-ensuring-school-safety/]]> 2019-03-17 05:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342078540 Briefing: Role of the School Counselor in Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342078640 This lengthy video brings together school counseling professionals to discuss the importance of a safe and supportive school environment. The video opens up with school counselor of the year speaking on her journey and experiences dealing with crisis and trauma in schools. Overall this video goes over the role school counselors in providing a safe and supportive school environment. The setting of this video is at a congressional briefing presenting the 2019 School Counselor of the Year and finalists.]]> 2019-03-17 05:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342078640 Collaboration: Equal Opportunity to Succeed daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342079428 Collaborative School Teams educate others about their important roles in order to promote the overall comprehensive school counseling program. School teams are part of something big and by working together, all performance can improve for positive outcomes and equal opportunities to succeed. Elementary school counselors help students to achieve academic success through educating, prevention, early identification, intervention and etc. They help to provide the level of understanding in many aspects. School counselors can collaborate with teachers to ensure that all student's are getting the proper education that they need. There are a lot of scenarios where students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may have attendance issues due to their home situations... It is up to school teams consisting of counselors, principals, teachers, and etc to collaborate with one another to assure equal opportunity for students to make it to school and learn. We all know that many students come from different backgrounds and we have to build a bridge and close gaps in education.



]]> 2019-03-17 06:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342079428 Academic Success (Leadership) christopher_orlan_kopp https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342203897 This brochure talks about the effect that school counselors have on the academic success of their students. Specifically, for elementary school students, it has been shown that guidance activities have a positive influence on academic achievement and that, in one study, 83% of elementary students who were failing showed an improvement in grades after participating in small group counseling activities.

American Counseling Association. (2007). Effectiveness of school counseling [PDF file]. Retrieved from https://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/administrators/Effectiveness+of+School+Counseling.pdf]]> 2019-03-18 00:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342203897 Academic Success (Leadership) christopher_orlan_kopp https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342205557 This "infographic" shows how school counselors have an impact on academic outcomes at all levels, including the elementary school level. It shows that attendance rates increased, discipline rates decreased, and failing grades improved.

Counseling@NYU. (2016, April 15). School counselors: Key to student success [Infographic]. Retrieved from https://counseling.steinhardt.nyu.edu/blog/school-counselor-student-success/]]> 2019-03-18 00:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342205557 Advocacy & Safe School Environment mickied0820 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342209705 School Counselors that are advocates for students have a primary focus according to the ASCA National Model (2003) to create a safe school environment for every student. In doing so, school counselors that advocate for for students in this way will work to close achievement gaps as well as gaps that block opportunities. These gaps make for a poor school environment as the students will not be able to reach higher heights for a successful career and a college education. In addition, advocacy involving school counselors for the students and a safe environment involve the counselor putting his or her voice out loud enough to be heard on the subject of institutional oppression and systems that have left students defenseless down through time.

Reference:
American School Counselor Association ( 2012). The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, Third Edition. Alexandria, VA: Author.

]]> 2019-03-18 01:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342209705 Advocacy, School Counselors, and Equal Opportunities mickied0820 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342214018 As a professional school counselor advocating for student success begins with monitoring student's academic records that they can succeed academically on every level. For example, an advocate that's focused on the success of every student will be willing to collaborate with teachers, monitor closely the student's needs, develop curriculum and action plans. By doing this, the school counselor thriving as an advocate for the students will be able to promote school reform on every level, academic, career, and personal/social. In addition, counselor advocates must commit to every opportunity being afforded to each student through support and guidance that they succeed in school. Equal opportunity this way can be achieved through the identification of allies, targeted intervention, and through trusting and or encouraging the student ASCA (2012).

Reference
American School Counselor Association (2012). The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, Third Edition. Alexandria, VA: Author.]]> 2019-03-18 01:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342214018 Elementary School Counselors’ Collaboration With Community Mental Health Providers daujoule94 https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342218551 This article that I have provided goes over school counselors collaboration with mental health providers through a phenomenological study. Throughout their interview process they came up with the idea that collaboration is an effective way to increase services to students and their families. In this there were six themes that were discussed and examined. The study in this article was only a small sample of elementary school counselors in one geographical region.
 The study in this article was conducted for us to begin to comprehend elementary school counselor's perceptions and experiences through collaborative endeavors with community mental health members. The article suggests that there is plenty research done on collaboration as a whole but that there is limited research to this type of collaborative effort. Overall, the outcomes show us a clearer picture of collaborative endeavors between school counselors and community mental health providers. Collaboration is pertinent to meet the needs of student's and no one person or school can solve any issues and/or gaps alone.

 Moran, K., & Bodenhorn, N. (2015). Elementary School Counselors’ Collaboration with Community Mental Health Providers. Journal of School Counseling, 13(4). Retrieved from https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ1062935&site=eds-live&scope=site ]]> 2019-03-18 02:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/daujoule94/Ele4Themes/wish/342218551