Jered B. Kolbert, PhD, is a professor of counselor education at Duquesne University. He obtained his doctorate in counseling from the College of William and Mary.

Laura M. Crothers, DEd, is a professor of school psychology at Duquesne University. Her doctorate in school psychology is from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Tammy L. Hughes, PhD, is a professor of school psychology at Duquesne University. Her doctorate in school psychology is from Arizona State University.

1. History and Trends in the School Counseling Profession 2. Professional Identity of School Counselors and the American School Counselor Association National Model (2019) 3. Social Justice, Advocacy, Collaboration, Leadership, and Systemic Change 4. Manage and Assess 5. Instruction 6. Individual Counseling 7. Group Counseling 8. Consultation and Collaboration 9. Academic Development 10. College and Career Readiness 11. Prevention/Auxiliary Programming 12. Helping Students with Exceptionalities 13. Crisis Management and Trauma Informed Practice 14. Legal and Ethical Concerns in School Counseling

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the profession for school counselors in training, providing special focus on the topics most relevant to the school counselor's role, and offers specific strategies for practical application and implementation.
In addition to the thorough coverage of the fourth edition of the ASCA National Model, readers will find thoughtful discussions of the effects of trends and legislation, including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), multitiered systems of support (MTSS), and school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS). The text also provides readers with understanding of how school counselors assume a counseling orientation within the specific context of an educational setting. Each chapter is application-oriented, with an equal emphasis both on research and on using data to design and improve school counselors' functioning in school systems. Complementing this book is the companion website, which includes PowerPoints, templates and handouts, annotated website links and video links for students, and a test bank and discussion questions for instructors.
This book is essential reading for all school counselors in training as it provides a comprehensive look at the profession and explores topics that are most relevant to the role of school counselor.