The Need for Collaboration: Experiences and Perceptions of Preservice Principals and School Counselors

Authors

Jennifer Tygret, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsFollow
Sylvia Mendez, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsFollow
Adric Arndt, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsFollow
Desiree Lovato, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsFollow
Margaret Scott, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Collaboration, School Counselors, Principals, Preservice Preparation

Subject Area

Counselor Education, School Counseling

Abstract

While professional collaboration between school counselors and principals has the potential to enhance the educational environment for students, preparation programs typically do not provide collaborative opportunities to preservice candidates. In response to concerns expressed by preservice school counselors and principals regarding this lack of opportunity, researchers designed and implemented a collaboration workshop. Following the workshop, a multiple-case study research design was utilized to explore the value of collaboration from the perspectives of both groups through participant interviews grounded by the Five Elements of a Professional Community. Findings indicate educators in these preparation programs have the opportunity to institutionalize a collaboration culture in their preservice candidates by providing cross-training to limit school counseling and principal role disconnect. Preservice training can ensure professional collegiality in school counselor and principal practice.

Recommended Citation

Tygret, J., Mendez, S., Arndt, A., Lovato, D., & Scott, M. (2020). The Need for Collaboration: Experiences and Perceptions of Preservice Principals and School Counselors. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 13(4). Retrieved from https://research.library.kutztown.edu/jcps/vol13/iss4/3