Mentor Academy for School Counselors: A Model Plan

Abstract

ABSTRACT School counselors face many challenges, and often experience role ambiguity and burnout. While school counselors in large school districts can work with a counseling team and are able to experience mentorship opportunities, counselors in smaller school districts may not have those resources available to them. This article examines the published literature regarding the preparation of school counselors, as well as mentorship opportunities available to teachers as administrators. A model plan is proposed to make resources available to novice school counselors to ensure their success in the profession.