According to the , the average U.S. school has one for every 500 students. In many poorer school districts, where arguably the need is much greater, the ratio is even worse. recently hosted the annual National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference, where experts explored the best methods and practices to positively impact student achievement. Here to talk about the role of today?'s school counselors and the challenges they face are Dr. Carey Dimmitt, associate director of the at the University of Massachusetts Amherst; Erica Thomas, counselor at ; Cassie Sandlin, counselor at in Erlanger; and, Dr. Brett Zyromski, associate professor and School Counseling Program director at .
What are the challenges faced by today's school guidance counselors?
