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Bridging the History, Policy, Preparation, and Practice of the School Counseling Profession
Bridging the History, Policy, Preparation, and Practice of the School Counseling Profession
This research report examines how California became a national leader in advancing school counseling—and what is needed to sustain that leadership.
Developed by the California Association of School Counselors (CASC) and funded by the Californian's Dedicated to Education Foundation, the report draws on more than a century of history, landmark legislation, workforce data, and district case studies. It traces the evolution of the profession from vocational guidance to a central role in academic, college and career, and social-emotional behavioral support, highlighting milestones such as the PPS credential, the 2023 California Standards for the School Counseling Profession, LCFF, and AB 2508.
The report also explores integrated funding through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule and Medi-Cal, emerging staffing models, and California’s first statewide School Counselor Residency Program. It concludes with five strategic recommendations to ensure equitable access for every student.
Spotlight on Rural Teacher Residencies in California
The new SRTAC brief, From Vision to Practice: Strengthening California’s Rural Teacher Residencies Through SRTAC Support, highlights how rural communities across the state are reimagining teacher preparation to address persistent shortages and improve long-term retention. Through powerful examples of “grow your own” pipelines, cross-district consortia, innovative mentorship models, and flexible partnerships with Institutions of Higher Education, it shows how residencies are creating sustainable, equity-centered pathways for local educators to become credentialed teachers without leaving their communities.
Discover practical strategies for overcoming geographic barriers, building strong local partnerships, and designing residency models that reflect the cultural, linguistic, and economic realities of rural regions. The brief offers actionable ideas, real examples, and clear shifts LEAs and IHEs can make to strengthen rural teacher pipelines — with SRTAC support serving as a key connector and catalyst.
Recruiting and Retaining Educators of Color
Recruiting and Retaining Educators of Color
The Education Trust-West in partnership with California County Superintendents Educational Services Association developed Recruiting and Retaining Educators of Color: Hiring Practices to Diversify Your Candidate Pool & Strategies to Support and Retain Educators—a research-based resource designed to help education leaders strengthen workforce diversity.
The resource outlines actionable strategies to:
Expand and diversify candidate pools through equitable, inclusive hiring practices
Address systemic barriers that limit access to the teaching profession for educators of color
Improve retention by fostering supportive, inclusive school environments and professional growth opportunities
Grounded in data and practitioner insights, the guide emphasizes that diversifying the educator workforce is critical to improving student outcomes, particularly for students of color, who benefit academically and socially from having teachers who reflect their identities and experiences.
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