POSTSECONDARY PLANNING FOR BLACK GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES: THE ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

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Abstract

School counselors and school psychologists are charged with supporting the holistic development of students with disabilities. They often collaborate with educational enterprise to improve educational outcomes and implementation of special education services to support student success and postsecondary transitions. However, historically underserved students, particularly Black girls with disabilities, have unique challenges that impact their overall success and preparedness for postsecondary educational opportunities. As such, the purpose of this chapter is to examine these challenges and provide strategies for school counselors and school psychologists to promote college and career readiness among Black girls with disabilities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdvances in Race and Ethnicity in Education
PublisherEmerald Group Holdings Ltd.
Pages119-135
Number of pages17
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2 2022

Publication series

NameAdvances in Race and Ethnicity in Education
Volume8

Keywords

  • Black girls
  • Collaboration
  • Disabilities
  • Postsecondary readiness
  • School counselors
  • School psychologists

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gender Studies
  • Education
  • Anthropology
  • Sociology and Political Science

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