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• Delivery of Services: This component focuses on the school counselor’s work with students, families, and the school community to promote social justice.

Social justice is embedded throughout all four components of the ASCA National Model. In the foundation component, school counselors are encouraged to develop their professional identity as social justice advocates. They are also encouraged to understand the ethical implications of social justice work.

In the leadership and management component, school counselors are encouraged to create a school counseling program that is based on social justice principles. They are also encouraged to advocate for policies and practices that promote social justice.

In the collaboration component, school counselors are encouraged to work with other stakeholders to promote social justice. They are also encouraged to use their skills and expertise to help address social justice issues in the school community.

In the delivery of services component, school counselors are encouraged to use their skills and interventions to promote social justice. They are also encouraged to work with students, families, and the school community to address social justice issues.

Here are some specific examples of how school counselors can promote social justice through the implementation of an ASCA National Model-based school counseling program:

• Advocate for policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion. School counselors can advocate for policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion in the school community. For example, they can advocate for policies that ensure that all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their background.
• Provide individual and group counseling that addresses social justice issues. School counselors can provide individual and group counseling that addresses social justice issues. For example, they can provide counseling to students who have been discriminated against or who are struggling to cope with the effects of social injustice.
• Educate students about social justice issues. School counselors can educate students about social justice issues. For example, they can teach students about the history of social justice movements or about the different forms of discrimination that exist in society.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to address social justice issues. School counselors can collaborate with other stakeholders to address social justice issues. For example, they can work with teachers, administrators, and parents to create a school climate that is more inclusive and equitable.

By implementing an ASCA National Model-based school counseling program, school counselors can play a significant role in promoting social justice in schools.