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Latino individuals who prefer to communicate in Spanish lack linguistically and culturally proficient mental health professionals with whom they can communicate effectively. This study illustrates the components necessary to facilitate the overall success of Latino, Spanish-speaking students in attaining advanced degrees in mental health services and developing them into competent bilingual service providers. Findings indicate that this shortage may be addressed with the assistance of higher education programs providing financial support, cultural and linguistic competency training, and both peer and faculty mentoring. ResumenPersonas latinas que prefieren comunicarse en Español carecen de profesionistas en salud mental lingüística y culturalmente competentes con quienes puedan comunicarse eficientemente. Este estudio ilustra los componentes necesarios para facilitar éxito en estudiantes de habla hispana, latino/as que cursan posgrados avanzados en servicios de salud mental y como desarrollarlos en competentes proveedores de servicios bilingües. Hallazgos indican que esta necesidad puede atenderse con apoyo financiero que asista a los programas de educación superior para desarrollar competencias lingüísticas y culturales en ambos, estudiantes y profesores guías.

Given the increased need for school counselors to proactively address the pervasive achievement, opportunity, and attainment gaps, school counselor preparation should move from traditional supervision models to one with an equitable K-12 student outcomes focus. The Change Agent for Equity (CAFE) model presented can help school counselors-in-training foster a change agent identity, aimed at helping all K-12 students succeed and reach their postsecondary dreams. The CAFE model and the supervisor's identity and supervision practices within the model are described. Additionally, internship assignments and rubrics are outlined and supervisory recommendations and implications are discussed.

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