Whitney Hunniford

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

The ratio of students to school counselors is important. The ideal ratio according to the ASCA is 250:1. With this ratio students have shown higher test scores. With a lower caseload school counselors can give each student the time and attention they deserve.
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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

I want to be a school counselor because I want to advocate for the needs of all students. I want to make sure all students can have the support and tools they need to be successful.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

In recent years the amount of students with disabilities has grown significantly. This has increased the need for school counselors because school counseling services are essential for students with disabilities to help them succeed.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

School counselors must have a clear understanding of all the laws in regards to students with disabilities. School counselors must know all the eligibility requirements, as well as the methods in which to best help each student.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

It is important that when a school counselor finds out a student is being bullied, they intervene quickly. The faster the student is helped and the bullying cycle is stopped the better off the student will be mentally and emotionally.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

It is important that school counselors make sure to pay attention to both a students ideation and also their behaviors. Students need to be monitored closely because in most cases, suicide can be prevented if the proper treatment is given.
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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

Doing assessments can help school counselors to get a deeper understanding of what the individual needs of the students are. When the needs are found then the school counselor can make goals to address and meet those needs.
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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

It is important that school counselors make sure their interactions and responses to students fit the student’s individual needs. This helps to build strong relationships with the student.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

It is important for school counselors to partner with teachers and other stakeholders and collaborate ways to raise student achievement and help to close achievement gaps.
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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

It is a top priority for school counselors that they are committed to equity work for every student and to increase accessibility, quantity, and quality of AP courses so all students have the opportunity to take those courses.
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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

It is important for school counselors to monitor student performance. It is also important to have accountability with the students and give them more guidance when needed.
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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

An important role for a school counselor is advocating for students and working to remove barriers and achievement gaps within the school. School counselors also advocate for social justice in school as well.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

School counselors need to strive to be culturally competent. School counselors need to have the skills to be able to effectively work with students from all different cultural backgrounds.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

It is a top priority for school counselors to create a school environment where it embraces and celebrates cultural differences among students. It is also important that school counselors help to remove any barriers that may get in the way of student success.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

School counselors need to treat all clients fairly, however not all clients need to be treated the same. Counselors need to treat each individual client according to their individual needs.
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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

School counselors need to treat all clients fairly, however not all clients need to be treated the same. Counselors need to treat each individual client according to their individual needs.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

School counselors need to understand the laws, policies and guidelines. Not understanding them is not a legal defense. It is imperative that school counselors are familiar with all information needed to provide the best guidance that is both legal and ethical.
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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

If a school counselors lesson contains an introduction, development activities of the lesson and a conclusion. This will help students to engage in learning the lesson and will increase the chances that the students will learn from the lesson as well.

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[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

@AyanaBurchell Great point!

[Whitney Hunniford @WhitneyH77]

It is essential that school counselors are comfortable making lesson plans that will be effective for a wide range of students. School counselors also need to make sure their lessons are effective and being well received and understood by their students.
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