College and Career Readiness: A Guide for School Counselors K-12

by Cheryl Moore-Thomas

Overview

This book outlines the contributions school counselors and others make to the development and college and career readiness of each student at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475832921
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	05/24/2019
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Cheryl Moore-Thomas received her Ph. D. in counselor education from the University of Maryland. She is an Associate Professor of Education in the School Counseling Program at Loyola University Maryland. Dr. Moore-Thomas has previously served as the Associate Dean of the School of Education, school counseling program director, and co-director, administrator and co-director of Loyola’s College Advising Corps, and in several public school system positions. Over her professional career, Dr. Moore-Thomas has published and presented in the areas of multicultural counseling competence in school counseling, cultural identity development of children and adolescents, college access counseling and accountability in school counseling programs.

Table of Contents

Part I: College and Career Readiness: Theory and Practice

Chapter 1: Developmental Context

Chapter 2: Access and Equity

Chapter 3: Career Theory and Exploration

Chapter 4: Building a Solid Foundation with School/Family/ Community Partnerships

Part II: Lessons, Activities & Approaches for Career and College Readiness School Counseling

Chapter 5: College and Career Readiness in the Elementary School Chapter 6: Individual Learning Plans

Chapter 7: College and Career Readiness in the Middle School Chapter 8: College and Career Readiness in the High School

Chapter 9: What Is Next?

Appendix A: K-12 College and Career Planning Calendar

Index

References

Editorial Reviews

A considerable amount of scholarship recommends that school counselors develop well-integrated college and career readiness programs, but far less attention has been devoted to the identification of concrete strategies. Dr. Moore-Thomas actually delivers by showing school counselors how to develop comprehensive K-12 career development strategies. Her book includes lesson plans, handouts, discussion points and resources. This is a must have guide.

Cheryl Moore-Thomas' College and Career Readiness: A Guide for School Counselors K-12 is a substantive and practical guide for school counselors interested in both the research behind the best contemporary thinking in career and college readiness, as well as practical steps s/he can take right now. Whether the subject is new to you, or one in which you have practiced for some time, there is plenty in here to enrich your professional practice.

In this important work on career/college development, Dr. Moore-Thomas eloquently underscores the importance of cultural competency and the role of the school counselor as advocate for ALL. It is clear that when Dr. Moore-Thomas says ALL children she means ALL children. The practical lessons within the book are a fantastic resource for school counselors. Additionally, the focus on developmental stages and the holistic and over-time approach to helping children create their future path is practical and meaningful. This book can help school counselors view the importance of a K-12 approach to college and career readiness. Dr. Moore-Thomas offers insight into how to ensure ALL children are equipped to have a happy and bright future!

From the Publisher

A considerable amount of scholarship recommends that school counselors develop well-integrated college and career readiness programs, but far less attention has been devoted to the identification of concrete strategies. Dr. Moore-Thomas actually delivers by showing school counselors how to develop comprehensive K-12 career development strategies. Her book includes lesson plans, handouts, discussion points and resources. This is a must have guide.

Norma L. Day-Vines

In this important work on career/college development, Dr. Moore-Thomas eloquently underscores the importance of cultural competency and the role of the school counselor as advocate for ALL. It is clear that when Dr. Moore-Thomas says ALL children she means ALL children. The practical lessons within the book are a fantastic resource for school counselors. Additionally, the focus on developmental stages and the holistic and over-time approach to helping children create their future path is practical and meaningful. This book can help school counselors view the importance of a K-12 approach to college and career readiness. Dr. Moore-Thomas offers insight into how to ensure ALL children are equipped to have a happy and bright future!

Gayle M. Cicero

Cheryl Moore-Thomas’ College and Career Readiness: A Guide for School Counselors K-12 is a substantive and practical guide for school counselors interested in both the research behind the best contemporary thinking in career and college readiness, as well as practical steps s/he can take right now. Whether the subject is new to you, or one in which you have practiced for some time, there is plenty in here to enrich your professional practice.

Craig Bass