Increasing partnerships in educational leadership and school counseling: a framework for collaborative school principal and school counselor preparation and support

Facilitating Role Understanding and Collaboration Between Aspiring School Counselors and Principals

“…Findings reiterate that collaboration and reduction of power dynamics can also build social capital across these roles (Geesa et al, 2020).…”

“…Until recently, little research has examined collaboration practice opportunities between preservice school principals and preservice school counselors. Geesa et al (2020) outlined a framework consisting of six elements for collaboration between preservice and in-service school counselor and principal training programs to meet the diverse student needs within the P–12 education system. The initial element of the framework is effective preservice preparation; therefore, Gessa et al (2020) emphasized the need for both graduate-level preparation programs to understand comprehensive school counseling models and programs to promote P–12 students’ academic, career, and social/emotional growth.…”

“…Geesa et al (2020) outlined a framework consisting of six elements for collaboration between preservice and in-service school counselor and principal training programs to meet the diverse student needs within the P–12 education system. The initial element of the framework is effective preservice preparation; therefore, Gessa et al (2020) emphasized the need for both graduate-level preparation programs to understand comprehensive school counseling models and programs to promote P–12 students’ academic, career, and social/emotional growth. Preservice preparation is a natural partnership between these two professions to build social capital within the P–12 education system.…”

School Counselor and Administrator Perceptions of Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

“…This theory proposes that organizational resources and expertise are centered within social networks, and that effective change capitalizes on the use of social connections ( Coleman, 1990 ). Collaborative efforts between school counselors and school administrators can lead to increased social capital among school stakeholders, resulting in more positive educational outcomes for all students ( Boyland et al, 2019 ; Geesa et al, 2020 ; Lowery et al, 2019 ; McConnell et al, 2020 ). Social capital can be enhanced by using relational networks to develop and enhance trust, goodwill, authority, community, empathy, shared identity, respect, and collaboration.…”

Introduction to the Special Issue: Creating Social Capital through School Counselor-Principal Collaboration

“…Both groups of professionals (i.e., school counselors and principals) are committed to ensuring that all students succeed. Together, principals and school counselors can promote equitable practices and social justice (Boyland et al, 2019; Geesa et al, 2020) to serve all students, especially those from underrepresented and underserved communities.…”