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58. Attention School Counselors: You Are Leaders!
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A tartalmat a Carol Miller, School Counselor, Carol Miller, and School Counselor biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Carol Miller, School Counselor, Carol Miller, and School Counselor vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.
In this episode of the Counselor Chat podcast, we explore the various ways school counselors can step into leadership roles within their schools and communities. I discuss the differences between vertical and horizontal leadership and share examples of how these leadership styles can make a significant impact on student success and school culture. Whether you're a new counselor or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable insights into embracing leadership to better support students and advocate for our profession.
Key Topics Covered:
Types of Leadership: I break down vertical and horizontal leadership and explain how they apply to school counselors.
- Vertical leadership focuses on leading from the top down, including roles like department head or lead counselor, advocating for students, and supervising counseling programs.
- Horizontal leadership involves collaboration, teamwork, and community engagement to support students in a more collective manner.
Examples of Vertical Leadership:
- Administrative roles such as department head or lead counselor.
- Advocacy leadership, where school counselors participate in school leadership meetings and propose policy changes that benefit students.
- Instructional leadership, focusing on designing and implementing guidance curriculums and conducting teacher training on social-emotional learning.
Examples of Horizontal Leadership:
- Collaboration with teachers, school psychologists, and social workers to develop support plans for students.
- Community engagement, organizing parent workshops, or partnering with local organizations for volunteer programs.
- Peer leadership, including mentoring newer counselors and participating in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
The Value of Leadership:
- Leadership roles help school counselors advocate for students and positively influence school culture.
- Participation in professional associations, such as state or local counselor associations, is crucial for personal and professional growth.
- Volunteering for committees, attending conferences, and engaging with other counselors enhances the counseling community and strengthens the profession.
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