Perspectives on Referral and Coordination in School Counseling

Collaboration between schools and their communities is becoming increasingly important. Before entering graduate programs in school counseling many students gain both volunteer and paid work experience in community agencies.

What experiences, if any, have you had in working with community agencies? What have these experiences taught you about collaboration between school counselors and professionals who work in social services and related community agencies? What important, creative thoughts do you have about referral and coordination in school counseling?