Jennifer R. Curry, PhD, NCC is the Shirley B. Barton Endowed Professor in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Loiuisiana State University in the counselor education program.
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Chapter 1: Ecosystemic, Developmental Career Education and Counseling in Contemporary P-12 Schools
Chapter 2: Career Education and Counseling for Grades P-1: Career Exposure
Chapter 3: Career Education and Counseling for Grades 2 & 3 Career
Chapter 4: Career Education and Counseling for Grades 4-5: Preparing for the Middle School Transition
Chapter 5: Career Education and Counseling for Grades 6-7: Career and Self Awareness
Chapter 6: Career Education and Counseling for Grade 8: High School Transition Planning
Chapter 7: Career Education and Counseling for Grade 11: Career and College Preparation
Chapter 8: Career Education and Counseling for Grade 12: Postsecondary Transitions
Appendix A National Career Development Association: Minimum Competencies for
Multicultural Career Counseling and Development
Appendix B Career Counselor Assessment and Evaluation Competencies
Appendix C ASCA National Standards for Students
Appendix D NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
Appendix E Missouri Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program Career Development Grade Level Expectations
"This is the only text to present a comprehensive, developmental, and practical approach to preparing school counselors to conceptualize the career development needs of P-12 students, and design and implement relevant career interventions. The text reflects the American School Counseling Associationís National Model for school counseling to facilitate career development and college readiness as a core competency. It is grounded in developmental, ecosystemic, and career theories as a basis for career interventions.
Considering the range of psychosocial, cognitive, and academic development spanning P-12 students, the authors review relevant developmental and career theories as a foundation for the design of sequential and developmentally appropriate career curricula and interventions. They provide information that helps school counselors and educators understand the ecosystemic influences on career development and discuss how and why to involve various stakeholders in their work with P-12 students. The text provides concrete examples of how to select, implement and evaluate the outcomes of various career counseling theories and addresses career development and college readiness needs by grade level. It also considers cultural differences regarding P-12 career development. Concrete examples demonstrate concepts and case studies illustrate ways in which counselors can partner with parents and teachers. Examples represent individual, small group, and classroom interventions and highlight learning outcomes and assessment methods. Appendices include a matrix outlining where and how 2009 CACREP Standards are addressed and what types of course assignments can be used to provide artifacts.
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