This study is the first systematic examination of how school counselor multicultural counseling competence (MCC) is addressed in state licensure examinations of school counselors. Results offer preliminary support to the notion that state licensure examinations indeed address some important aspects of MCC, as identified by Holcomb-McCoy (2004).…

DEFINING THE ROLE OF A COUNSELOR IS A TASK WHICH IS COMPLICATED BY THE CHANGING WORLD, THE CHANGING SOCIAL STRUCTURE, AND THE INFLUENCES OF GOVERNMENT. THE ROLE IS FURTHER COMPLICATED BY THE FACT THAT COUNSELING HAS ORIGINATED FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES, BORROWING FROM THE JOB OF THE TEACHER, THE ADMINISTRATOR, THE SOCIAL WORKER, AND THE…

This handbook for pupil personnel workers traces the historical development of school psychology and the pioneering work in this field done in Illinois. The role and function of school psychologists are outlined, dealing with special education, consultation, inservice training, and program development. The legal authorization for school…

This handbook for pupil personnel workers in Illinois opens with a discussion of the historical development of school guidance and counseling and its emergence in Illinois. The role and function of school guidance counselors is discussed, including group counseling and guidance, individual counseling, educational planning and placement, career…