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Using author narratives, this book brings attention to racial disparities that exist presently in schools within the historical context of pivotal legal cases in America while emphasizing the importance of assessing and supporting students through a culturally appropriate lens that recognizes student strengths.
List of contents
Part I: History, Identity, and Advocacy: Describing Equity within Schools 1. Introduction: Developing a Framework for Action 2. Identity Development of Racial/Ethnic Minoritized Children 3. The History of Education and Racial Disparities in Schools 4. Preparing the School Counselor for Advocacy: Developing a Theoretical Framework for Action
Part II: Reimagining Equity within the School Counseling Profession 5. Community-driven, Evidence-based Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and Leadership 6. College and Career Counseling, Aspirations and Achievemen
t 7. School Counselor Identity, Consultation, Collaboration and Supervision 8. Neurodiversity and Exceptional Children 9. Culturally Sustaining Ethical School Counseling Practice 10. The Intersection of Technology, Crises, and Future Directions 11. Conclusion: Authors' Call to Action
About the author
Sam Steen holds a PhD in Counselor Education and is a Licensed Professional School Counselor in Virginia.
Shekila Melchior holds a PhD in Counselor Education and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia.
Amber Brenae Sansbury-Scott, M.Ed. and PhD Candidate in Education, investigates family engagement with Head Start teachers and families.
Summary
Using author narratives, this book brings attention to racial disparities that exist presently in schools within the historical context of pivotal legal cases in America while emphasizing the importance of assessing and supporting students through a culturally appropriate lens that recognizes student strengths.
