Grounded in Research
Understanding Factors that Impact Effective Schools and School Counseling Programs
Understanding the Current Climate
Educational research helps improve education by providing evidence-based information to educators and policymakers to help them make decisions about teaching and learning practices, curriculum development, and policy formation.
There is a growing trend in research that focuses on the school counseling profession, the quantifiable methods for measuring its impact on student achievement, and how their collaboration as school leaders improves overall success.
Research helps Educators
- Identify effective teaching methods: Research provides data on which teaching methods are most effective for different groups of students
- Develop an engaging and effective curriculum: Research can help educators create a curriculum that is engaging and effective and that is adapted for different types of learners
- Improve their teaching and learning process: Research findings can help educators improve their teaching and learning process
Research helps Policymakers
- Make evidence-based policy decisions: Research findings can significantly influence educational policies at local, state, and national levels
- Determine how well students are learning: Research can help policymakers determine how well students are learning in different schools and school systems
- Develop policies and practices that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion: Research can help develop policies that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in education
Why Research Matters in School Counseling
The landscape of education is constantly evolving. Effective school counseling programs require a data-driven approach to ensure they meet students’ ever-changing needs. Research in school counseling helps us understand what works best, identify areas for improvement, and develop evidence-based practices that maximize student success. By staying informed about the latest research findings, Whipp Educational Services ensures our services and strategies are grounded in solid evidence and deliver the greatest impact for students, counselors, and schools.
Refers to the unclear expectations and duties assigned to school counselors, leading to confusion and potentially hindering their ability to support students.
Describes the emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of accomplishment counselors experience due to excessive workload and unclear job expectations.
The School Counselor Activity Rating Scale measures the discrepancy between a counselor’s actual duties and their ideal job responsibilities.
A Comprehensive School Counseling Program provides a systematic and data-driven approach to supporting student academic, career, and social-emotional development from kindergarten through high school graduation.
Outlines strategies and best practices for fostering communication, shared decision-making, and teamwork between school leaders and counselors to improve student outcomes.
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