"At a time when many schools do not seem to know what to do with the growing diversity in their populations, this book offers tools for transforming schools into collaborative cultures of care. Stephens and Lindsey are grounded in current best practices promoted by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the Transforming School Counseling Initiative (TSCI), and they recognize the need for school counselors to understand and use data to promote greater equity, genuine cultural appreciation, and vibrant opportunities for all students." -- Rolla E. Lewis, Associate Professor 20110118 "Culturally Proficient Collaboration is a much-needed contribution to the discussion of our past, current, and future practices in school counseling. This is more than a portrait of the culturally proficient educator, it's a book about change. A must read for anyone in education." -- Matthew Meyers, Counselor 20110118 "With this book, the authors have bestowed a significant gift. Counselors, school leaders, and teachers now have a clear map to guide our journeys toward equitable service. And all of us receive leadership with this clear application of cultural proficiency, as we work to apply this conceptual model to our specific areas of service." -- John Krownapple, Coordinator for Cultural Proficiency 20110203 "This is a book that every school counselor, social worker, administrator, and teacher should read and keep on their bookshelves. The authors challenge readers to look within themselves and reflect upon ways they perpetuate and support current counseling practices. The authors leave the reader with a heightened sense of awareness related to Cultural Proficiency Counseling practices and a desire to move beyond traditional methods." -- Kimberly Johnson-Burkhalter, Equity and Diversity Educational Consultant 20110204 "Culturally Proficient Collaboration provides a framework for serious reflection for successful implementation of a comprehensive guidance program." -- Bob Tyra, Project Director 20110204 "This timely book from Diana Stephens provides the perfect tool set for teachers, counselors and school leaders. It provides practical strategies for delivering necessary counseling services to the marginalized students who need them the most. An indispensable resource for educators who want to make a difference." -- Kyunghae Schwartz, Director of Administrative Support Services 20110222 "A number of factors contribute to our children feeling disconnected within their families, schools and communities. This disconnect in our culture can sometimes end in acts of violence by word or deed. Culturally Proficient Collaboration will help administrators, teachers and counselors maximize their talents and professional training." -- Marie Alviz, Counselor 20110222

Randall B. Lindsey, Ph.D., is Emeritus Professor, California State University, Los Angeles and has a practice centered on educational consulting and issues related to equity and access. Prior to higher education faculty roles, Randy served as a junior and senior high school history teacher, a district office administrator for school desegregation, and executive director of a non-profit corporation. All of Randy's experiences have been in working with diverse populations and his area of study is the behavior of white people in multicultural settings. It is his belief and experience that too often white people are observers of multicultural issues rather than personally involved with them. He works with colleagues to design and implement programs for and with schools, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations to provide access and achievement. Randy and his wife and frequent co-author, Delores, are enjoying this phase of life as grandparents, as educators, and in support of just causes that extend the promises of democracy throughout society in authentic ways. (randallblindsey@gmailcom)

Foreword by Trish Hatch Acknowledgements About the Authors Introduction Part 1. The Changing Role of School Counselor- Schoolwide Leadership 1. A Historical and Contemporary Perspective on School Counseling Getting Centered The Intent of This Chapter Why on Earth do I Need to Know the History of School Counseling? The Role of Counselor Began in Vocational Guidance Who Defines the Role of School Counselor? Counselor as Mental Health Provider Paradigm Shift: From Reactive Services to Comprehensive Programs NCLB and Standards-Based School Counseling Going Deeper 2. 21st Century Counselors Focus on Student Achievement Getting Centered The Intent of This Chapter Times are Changing: The New Role of School Counselor Counselors Using Data as Catalyst for Transformational Change Reframing Our Thinking About Data An Illustration of the Benefits of Counselors Collecting and Analyzing Data School Counselors as Powerful Leadership Agents of Change From Gatekeeper to Transformer Cultural Proficiency Provides a Context Going Deeper 3. The Tools of Cultural Proficiency Provides a Framework for Collaboration Getting Centered Suggested Guidelines as You Consider Cultural Proficiency Concept of Intentionality Cultural Proficiency?s Inside-Out Process Cultural Proficiency: A Paradigm Shift Cultural Proficiency as a Lens The Cultural Proficiency Tools Cultural Proficiency and Counselors Going Deeper Part II. Maple View - Sitting in the Fire: A Context for Culturally Proficient Counseling 4. Counselor Collaboration Rubric Getting Centered Unpacking the Rubric Going Deeper 5. Assessing Cultural Knowledge Through Leadership Getting Centered Assessing Cultural Knowledge Through Leadership Using the Rubric: Assessing & Developing Cultural Knowledge through Leadership Safe School Climate at Maple View Elementary School Going Deeper 6. Valuing Diversity Through Advocacy Getting Centered Valuing Diversity Through Advocacy Using the Rubric: Valuing Diversity Through Advocacy Tragedy at Pine View Middle School Going Deeper 7. Managing the Dynamics of Difference Through Teaming and Collaboration Getting Centered Managing the Dynamics of Difference through Teaming and Collaboration Using the Rubric: Managing the Dynamics of Difference through Teaming and Collaboration Access Issues at Pine Hills High School Going Deeper 8. Adapting to Diversity Through Counseling and Coordination Getting Centered Adapting to Diversity through Counseling and Coordination Using the Rubric: Adapting to Diversity through Counseling and Coordination Pregnancy as an Access Issue at Pine Hills High School Going Deeper 9. Institutionalizing Cultural Knowledge through Assessment and Use of Data Getting Centered Institutionalizing Cultural Knowledge through Assessment and Use of Data Using the Rubric: Institutionalizing Cultural Knowledge Through Assessment and Use of Data Pine View Middle School on Faith and Heterosexism Part III. Next Steps 10. Sustaining Culturally Proficient Counseling: Developing a Personal Action Plan Sense of Urgency The 'Inside-Out' Process is for -- You, Your School and Your Community Seven Steps for Providing Equity Resource A. Maple View School District Vignette Story Board Resource B. Pine View Middle School Schoolwide Needs Assessment (Teacher Version) Resource C. Matrix: How to Use Cultural Proficiency Books Resource D. Online Resources for Educator Use References