School Counselors and School Psychologists: Collaborative Partners in Promoting Culturally Competent Schools

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Title: School Counselors and School Psychologists: Collaborative Partners in Promoting Culturally Competent Schools
Language: English
Authors: Simcox, April G., Nuijens, Karen L., Lee, Courtland C.
Source: Professional School Counseling. Apr 2006 9(4):272-277.
Availability: American School Counselor Association. 1101 King Street, Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-683-2722; Fax: 703-683-1619; Web site: http://www.schoolcounselor.org.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: School Counselors, School Psychologists, Cooperation, School Effectiveness, Cultural Pluralism, Counselor Role, Educational Change, Accountability, Models, Cultural Awareness
ISSN: 1096-2409
Abstract: Culturally competent schools are successful in both meeting the challenges and seizing the opportunities associated with multiculturalism and diversity. This article explores collaboration between school counselors and school psychologists for promoting such schools. The complementary nature of the roles of these professionals emerging from educational reform and accountability initiatives is discussed first. The article then offers a model of collaboration between school counselors and school psychologists for promoting culturally competent, academically successful schools. (Contains 1 diagram.)
Abstractor: Author
Number of References: 23
Entry Date: 2006
Access URL: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=235
Accession Number: EJ743474
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Culturally competent schools are successful in both meeting the challenges and seizing the opportunities associated with multiculturalism and diversity. This article explores collaboration between school counselors and school psychologists for promoting such schools. The complementary nature of the roles of these professionals emerging from educational reform and accountability initiatives is discussed first. The article then offers a model of collaboration between school counselors and school psychologists for promoting culturally competent, academically successful schools. (Contains 1 diagram.)
ISSN:1096-2409