Framework of anti-racist school counseling competencies: A Delphi study

Abstract

The current sociopolitical climate of the United States has heightened awareness around the need for school counselors to engage in anti-racist practices in order to address racism within schools; however, there is a lack of guidance around anti-racist counseling competency. The purpose of this Delphi research study was to develop an initial list of empirically based anti-racist school counseling competencies to support school counseling professionals. An expert panel of school counselors, directors, and counselor educators reached a consensus on 180 items across 5 categories including specific aspects of awareness, attitudes, knowledge, characteristics, and behaviors needed to dismantle racism and promote equity in schools. Considerations for school counselors, supervisors, and counselor educators are discussed.