Rural School Counselors and Advocacy

This presentation explores the critical role of advocacy in rural school counseling. Attendees will examine the unique barriers rural school counselors face, including limited resources, role confusion, and community challenges, while gaining insight into effective advocacy roles such as client support, social justice leadership, and professional advocacy. The session highlights strategies to strengthen counselor impact and promote equitable outcomes for students in rural school communities.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Explore the school counselor’s responsibility to engage in advocacy. 2.) Identify barriers rural counselors face when engaging in advocacy. 3.) Define the various roles counselors have regarding unique aspects of advocacy in rural settings.

Speakers:

Nicole Killian

Tara Martin