{"product_id":"best-practices-for-effective-secondary-school-counselors-paperback","title":"Best Practices for Effective Secondary School Counselors - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarla F. Shelton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdward L. James\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Middle and high school counselors will find this book to be very helpful for its practical and hands-on approach.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e--Karen Thompson, Assistant Professor Psychology \u0026amp; Counseling \u003cbr\u003eValdosta State University \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a great collection of resources to aid secondary school counselors.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e--John Littrell, Professor of Counselor Education\/Educational Leadership and Policy Studies \u003cbr\u003eIowa State University \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is an outstanding addition to the field.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e--Greg Brigman, Professor of Counselor Education \u003cbr\u003eFlorida Atlantic University \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The material is especially helpful because of the separation in grade levels. I often find it difficult to find material specifically designed for transitions from ninth to tenth grade AND from sixth to seventh. This is one of the most valued sections of the book for me.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e--Judy Buchholz, Ninth-Grade School Counselor \u003cbr\u003eD. W. Holmes Junior High School, CA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a major contribution to best practices in school counseling.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e--Gerald Monk, Professor of Psychology \u0026amp; Counseling \u003cbr\u003eSan Diego State University \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...an invaluable resource for school counselors.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e--Barbara Blackburn, ASCA Secondary Vice President and President Elect \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInnovative and essential strategies for charting a course toward an effective secondary school counseling program!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recent wave of accountability reform movements has largely overlooked the needs of middle and high school counselors, yet has generated daunting pressure for guidance programs to be standards-based and data-driven. Written from the perspective of a practicing, certified counselor, this guide contains essential information needed to implement the American School Counselor Association′s National Model and smoothly transition from service-based to program-based counseling. The book affirms that the school′s guidance and counseling program play an integral role in the instructional program and overall school success. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Practices for Effective Secondary School Counselors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e centers on six best practices and highlights specific action plans and examples for each one, allowing counseling staff to easily implement the comprehensive programs outlined. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey features include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime-saving checklists, surveys, and forms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightforward tactics for applying six best practices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for stress management \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for writing successful letters of recommendation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extensive resource and Web site list \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eFrom evaluation, advisement and communication, to career education, transition, and professional development, this user-friendly text features relevant and proven solutions for counselors′ primary concerns.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarla F. Shelton\u003c\/strong\u003e has 11 years of teaching experience in the special education profession. She has taught students with disabilities in Grades 2-12 in resource, self-contained, and inclusion settings. Shelton is certified in the areas of specific learning disabilities, emotional\/behavior disorders, mildly intellectual disabilities, elementary grades (P-8), school counseling (P-12), and educational leadership and supervision. She has served as a high school counselor for the past five years, working with students in Grades 9-12. Shelton is the author of\u003cem\u003e Best Practices for Secondary School Counselors\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelton is knowledgeable in instructional techniques and best classroom practices that promote and foster student learning. She is skilled in designing and implementing strategies to assist students with disabilities in meeting academic and behavior goals and objectives, to bridge the gap between school and parents, and to assist students with the transition process from school-to-school and to postsecondary endeavors. Shelton has mastered the art of collaboration with regular education teachers and staff and works effectively with families of students with disabilities. She has presented at the High Schools That Work Summer Conference, the National Tech Prep Conference, the Georgia School Counselor Conference, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference. Shelton's professional affiliations include the American School Counselor Association, Georgia School Counselor Association, National Tech Prep Network, and Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Finally, Shelton's solid education background and broad-based educational experience is the foundation on which \u003cem\u003eThe Exceptional Teacher's Handbook \u003c\/em\u003eis built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward L. James, Ed. S. has dedicated the last 35 years of his life to the education profession with the last 28 years dedicated solely to the field of school counseling. He spent 5 years in the elementary\/junior high setting and 23 years at the high school level. He received his degrees from Georgia Southern College. Edward is active in professional organizations both local and national. He is a member of the American School Counselors Association, Georgia School Counselors Association, National Tech Prep Network, and Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Presently, Edward is a high school counselor who is committed to school-wide advisement and middle to secondary school transition. He is skilled in developing needs assessments, program goals\/objectives, and implementation strategies. Edward has served as a consultant for a number of schools in developing comprehensive adviser\/advisee programs and he is deeply involved with the \u003ci\u003eHigh Schools That Work \u003c\/i\u003ereform model created by the Southern Regional Education Board. Edward's knowledge, motivation, professionalism, and expertise make him an excellent co-author for \u003ci\u003eBest Practices for Effective Secondary School Counselors\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e As a writing team, the authors bring solid professional credentials and expertise in the field of school counseling as well as the perspectives of prior classroom teachers and parents to this project. Carla and Ed's shared beliefs, philosophies, and love for the profession of school counseling led to the writing of a book that epitomizes their common vision and charts a new course for high school counselors across the nation. \n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 11.03 x 8.33 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50382011367661,"sku":"9781412904506","price":72.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/Lgod1t0SHB9781412904506.webp?v=1785689588","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/best-practices-for-effective-secondary-school-counselors-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}