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  • Guiding the School Counselor: An Overview of Roles and Responsibilities (Archived)
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How can Mr. Hunter effectively manage his responsibilities?

  • 1: Overview of School Counselors’ Roles

What are the roles and responsibilities of school counselors when working with students with disabilities?

  • 2: Participate in the Multidisciplinary Team Process
  • 3: Assist with Behavior Modification
  • 4: Provide Individual or Group Counseling
  • 5: Assist with Transition Planning
  • 6: Make Referrals to Outside Agencies

How can school counselors keep up with all of their responsibilities and also remain current?

  • 7: Advocating for Your Role
  • 8: Professional Development

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  • 10: Credits
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The IRIS Center. (2005). Guiding the school counselor: An overview of roles and responsibilities. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/cou/

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