Synopses & Reviews
School counselors are ideally positioned to use data to advocate for underserved students, yet they typically have little to no training when it comes to framing and asking research questions, gathering authentic data, and using results to create lasting change in the school community. This practical and timely book guides school counselors through the process of conducting practitioner inquiry projects focused on issues of achievement, opportunity inequities, school culture, and community partnerships. Each chapter includes: A short introduction to the content of the chapter Suggestions for practical application of the material Strategies for ensuring success An on-going case study related to the chapter's focus
Only by asking questions, gathering data, and becoming informed as members of professional learning communities will school counselors be able to provide high quality learning for all students. Taken as a whole, the book aims to help counselors develop research projects not only to improve specific school programs and student outcomes, but to improve the larger school culture.
Synopsis
Provides a step-by-step process for conducting practitioner inquiry projects by collecting, analyzing, and using data, and offers guidelines for developing counselors' advocacy, leadership, and collaboration skills.