My future career goal is to become the school counselor for Hawkins Middle/High School, serving 6th-12th grade students. I am currently the Teaching & Training Program of Study Teacher and serve as the Student Services Coordinator.

Bullied at School: Improving the Odds for Our Children

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1303959.pdf 

Khinich, E. (n.d.). Bullied at school: Improving the odds for

our children. BU Journal of Graduate Studies in

Education, 13(1), 2021. 

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1303959.pdf

*Summary

Bullying is a daily problem for some students.  It can have long-lasting effects on a student.  The article outlines effective interventions to help schools become a safe place for students to feel a sense of belonging.  If educators, school administrators, and other school personnel implement these intervention strategies, it can shift a school to an anti-bullying atmosphere.   

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Counseling Relationship Experiences for K-12 School

Counselors Who Also Fulfill the Role of Anti-Bullying

Specialist 

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1182116.pdf 

Arcuri, N. (n.d.). Counseling relationship experiences for k-

12 school counselors who also fulfill the role of anti-

bullying specialist.

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1182116.pdf

*Summary

This research article shows the dual role of school counselors as anti-bullying specialists.  The researchers interviewed school counselors in New Jersey who had dual roles as school counselors and anti-bullying specialists.  Research shows that counselors are not prepared for the anti-bullying specialists' role.  The article encourages school counselors to avoid a dual role on a school campus.  

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Misfire: Arming Schools with Counselors Not Guns

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1348942.pdf 

marbley, aretha faye, Lertora, I., Back, A., Abbott, P., Dunn,

P., & Crews, C. (2021). Misfire: arming schools with

counselors not guns. Multicultural Education, 28(3–4), 8–

15. (Misfire: Arming Schools with Counselors Not Guns:

EBSCOhost, 2021)

*Summary

With the rise of school violence, people are begging policy leaders to help.  The study shows that there are already people in the schools who can help, school counselors. The article shows that the ASCA Model, the ASCA Counselor Competencies, and the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors could all be used to help counselors prevent violence in schools.  The article shows that studies show that if counselors have a strong relationship with their students, it can help reduce violence in schools.  The ASCA model recommends a 1:250 counselor to student ratio.  The smaller the student-to-counselor ratio is, the higher the graduation rates and the lower the disciplinary issues.

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iPads for School Counselors: Productivity and Practice 

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ998935.pdf 

Cunningham, T., & Caldwell, C. (n.d.). ESSENTIAL PIECES

TO STUDENTS’ SUCCESS GSCA 

Journal 2012 112 iPads for school counselors:

Productivity and practice.

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ998935.pdf 

**Summary

Twenty iPad apps were reviewed that could be used by school counselors and work with the comprehensive school counseling program.  The article highlights the technology needed for school counselors to help reduce the stress load of work obligations.  The article describes each app and how it can be used in the school counseling program.  These apps can be used to assist a counselor with productivity and assist in the academic, social/emotional growth, and career development of students. 

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Technology Trends in School Counseling

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1251792.pdf 

Steele, T., Nuckols, G., & Stone, C. (n.d.). Technology trends in school counseling. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1251792.pdf

**Summary

ASCA members were surveyed on their use of technology in the comprehensive school counseling program.  The researchers also reviewed the future role of technology in a school counseling program.  The article shows that school counselors rely on technology but do not rely on it for responsive services.  Student planning, such as scheduling, that uses technology, is on the rise in the school counseling programs.  Responsive services are still best done in person, according to the article.     

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The Effectiveness of Technology to Improve Educational Counseling Services:  A Systematic Literature Review

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1457550.pdf 

Muhammad, R. (2024). The effectiveness of technology to

improve educational counseling services: A systematic

literature review. Journal of Teaching and Learning,

18(2), 111–127. https://doi.org/10.22329/jtl.v18i2.8709

**Summary

The study aims to review how technology has enhanced a comprehensive school counseling program.  Technology offers a lot for the school counseling programs due to its flexibility and convenience.  The article goes on to discuss the effectiveness of technology and different types of technology used in school counseling programs.  

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Current Administrative Perceptions of School Counselors: Kansas Administrators’ Perceptions of School Counselor Duties

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1241840.pdf 

Lane, J., Bohner, G., Hinck, A., & Kircher, R. (n.d.). Current

administrative perceptions of school counselors: Kansas

administrators’ perceptions of school counselor duties. 

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1241840.pdf 

**Summary

This study examines over 500 Kansas administrators and their knowledge of the role of a school counselor.  The study covered rural, urban, and suburban areas, covering elementary, middle, and high schools levels.  The study found the need to educate administrators on the proper roles of a school counselor and the standards they are responsible for.      

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Exploring School Counselor-Principal-Teacher Collective Efficacy and School Counselor Leadership in Schools

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1431111.pdf

Rachel Louise Geesa, Kunce, D., & Hunt, A. (2024). Exploring school counselor-principal collaboration, self-efficacy, and school climate: A comprehensive review of literature. 

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**Summary

This article discusses how, when educators, counselors, principals, and other educational leaders work together, students and schools can thrive.  Collaboration is key in a successful school climate, where not only can adults thrive, but students can as well.  It is important for all leaders to advocate for the students and do what is best for them.  Having clear roles and responsibilities can help each leader manage their role in schools for the betterment of the students.  Using the ASCA’s Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs can help define the role of a school counselor.   

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Perceptions of School Counselors and Administrators on the Role of School Counseling 

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1401619.pdf 

Windham, H. (n.d.). P-12 Education Studies PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATORS ON THE ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELING. 

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1401619.pdf 

**Summary

This article discusses the differences between the school counselor’s role and what administrators view as the role of a school counselor.  The researchers view the size of the school, grade level, and experience.  The only thing that administrators and counselors both agreed on about the ASCA National Model of providing short-term and group counseling services.  There were several things discussed where administrators and counselors disagreed on or had differing opinions, such as tardy and absent student intervention.