School counselors should be prepared to address student concerns and school problems in collaborative ways and to work cooperatively with school principals. The authors describe an innovative seminar designed to help students in school counseling and in school administration to develop a greater appreciation of the roles. responsibilities, and perspectives of each other in their respective professions.The training, schoolwide responsibilities, and visibility of school counselors and school principals often lead them to assume primary responsibility for working with parents. teachers. and communlty groups to more effectively serve students (Coy, 1999;Murray. 1995). Because of their professional preparation and philosophical backgrounds, however. these two groups often have different approaches to addressing student concerns and use different paradigms in dealing with the challenges inevitable in the school setting (Kaplan. 1995). These differences can lead to conflict and ineffective use of energy and time for both school counselors and school principals. However, despite these challenges. a collaborative approach between the two groups can lead to productive communication and effective, efficient programs and services that affect student academic, personal, and social growth (Breen.
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