Cases on Current Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in School Counseling - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1668475561 ISBN 13: 9781668475560

Publisher: IGI Global, 2023

Synopsis

The counseling profession has greatly evolved from its vocational roots in the early 20th century. New professional demands resulting from dynamic student needs are once again reshaping the field of educational counseling. Contemporary issues facing students and schools often require a multi-disciplinary problem-solving approach.

Cases on Current Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in School Counseling showcases the interdisciplinary work done at the intersection of teaching and learning to support holistic student development in a PK-12 educational setting. The book presents current cases that illustrate common challenges and provide solutions or examples of approaches to guide educational practitioners in their development and work. Covering topics such as cultural proficiency, parental empowerment, and professional identity formulation, this casebook is an essential resource for educational counselors, school counselors-in-training, educators, administrators, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, researchers, and academicians.

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About the Author

With over two decades of experience in education, counseling, and leadership, Sladjana Rakich is dedicated to fostering educational excellence and student access. Currently, she serves as an associate professor at National University, where she leads the Los Angeles regional program for school counseling. Her work involves teaching, program development, and research, with a focus on culturally responsive practices. Previously, she has held key positions such as assistant principal at the Los Angeles Unified School District, where she guided instructional and guidance practices to meet the diverse needs of students. Her academic journey includes roles at Soka University and Claremont Graduate University, contributing to her rich experience in educational psychology and assessments. She is a published author and a frequent speaker at national and international conferences, where she shares insights on school counseling, educational equity, and leadership. Her research interests include teacher effectiveness, program evaluation, and culturally responsive teaching.

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1668475561
• ISBN 13: 9781668475560
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300
• Editor: Rakich Sladjana S.