Citation

Foster Johnson A, Wellman Perkins G. NASSP Bull. 2009; 93(2): 122-134.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0192636509340692

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Schools are focusing considerable efforts on reaching students who are identified as at risk of becoming future dropouts due to poverty, behavior, and/or academics. This article details the important role that middle school counselors can play in meeting the needs of the at-risk population because of the specialized training they receive in working with individuals to address their academic, career, and personal/social development needs.