Advancing Antiracist and Social Justice Practice in School Counseling

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

Anti-DEIJ (diversity, equity, inclusion, justice) efforts seek to undo the advancement of antiracist and social justice practice in schools. School counselors are well-equipped to counter DEIJ resistance IF they believe they can and receive the training and support needed to stand as equity leaders. This symposium, featuring counselor educators, will address several important questions related to antiracist and social justice (ARSJ) school counseling: What does it involve? How capable do counselors feel to advance ARSJ practice in their schools? How can counselor education and professional development effectively prepare confident ARSJ advocates and change agents? The session concludes by sharing best practices in training counselors to believe in their capabilities to serve as ARSJ leaders in their schools and communities.

Sub Unit

• Division E - Counseling and Human Development / Division E - Section 1: Counseling

Chair

• Moya Malcolm, American University

Papers

• Ready to Lead!? Findings from the School Counselor Antiracist and Social Justice Self-Efficacy Scale - Cassandra Denise Edwards, American University; Jonelle Gordon, American University; Katherine J. Blaesing, American University; Tershundrea Branch, Sam Houston State University

• Preparing Antiracist School Counselors: Lessons for Counselor Educators - Mandy Savitz-Romer, Harvard University

• An Antiracist School Counseling Advocacy Framework for Change - Marsha Rutledge, Longwood University

• "Them old ideas are buried here": Embracing antiracist school counseling and liberatory practices - Janice A. Byrd, Pennsylvania State University; Renae D. Mayes, University of Arizona; Paul C. Harris, Virginia Commonwealth University

Discussant

• Cheryl C. Holcomb-McCoy, American University