Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ710398
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Feb-1
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1096-2409
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Urban School Counseling: Context, Characteristics, and Competencies
Lee, Courtland C.
Professional School Counseling, v8 n3 p184 Feb 2005
This article explores the nature of professional school counseling in urban settings. An overview of key characteristics of the urban environment and urban schools first provides context for the role of the professional school counselor in such a setting. Second, specific challenges facing urban school counselors are considered. Third, a set of urban school counseling competencies is discussed.
Descriptors: Urban Environment, Urban Schools, School Counseling, Rural Schools, School Counselors, Counseling Techniques, Educational Environment, High Risk Students, Empowerment, Counselor Qualifications
American School Counselors Association, 1101 King St., Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314. Web site: http://www.schoolcounselor.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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