Main description:

The School Counselor's Desk Reference and Credentialing Examination Study Guide, Second Edition is the only study guide and desk reference on the market that covers the latest ASCA School Counselor Competencies, CACREP Standards, and the CAEP and NBPTS Standards. It effectively prepares students for the Praxis II Professional School Counseling exams (5421 & 0420), NBPTS School Counseling National Certification exam, School Counselor Preparation Comprehensive exams, and state-specific certification exams for the professional practice of school counseling. This revised volume is designed to build knowledge and skills through end-of-chapter practice tests, a full-length practice exam with exam answers and rationales, guided reflections, and case studies. Additional resources include a glossary of important terms and a list of commonly used acronyms within the profession.

Contents:

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Acronyms Introduction 1. The Foundations of School Counseling 2. Counseling, Prevention, and Intervention 3. Diversity and Advocacy 4. Assessment 5. Research and Evaluation 6. Academic Development 7. Collaboration, Consultation, and Referral 8. Leadership Full-Length Practice Exam Practice Exam Answers Appendix I. ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors Appendix II. ASCA School Counselor Competencies Glossary References Index