Career and College Readiness Counseling in P-12 Schools, Second Edition, by Jennifer R. Curry, PhD, offers a comprehensive, developmental, and practical guide for school counselors. This essential resource, published by Springer Publishing Company on March 13, 2017, with ISBN-10: 0826136141 and ISBN-13: 978-0826136145, is the definitive text for preparing P-12 school counselors to address the crucial needs of students in career development and college readiness. The second edition is thoroughly updated to align with the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success, the 2016 CACREP Standards, and the 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act. Grounded in developmental, ecosystemic, and career theories, the book provides a strong theoretical foundation for designing effective interventions. Readers will find detailed explanations of relevant theories and practical examples for selecting, implementing, and evaluating career interventions tailored to the psychosocial, cognitive, and academic development of students across all grade levels. The text uniquely addresses career development and college readiness needs by grade level, incorporating expanded discussions on diversity, insights from practicing school counselors, current statistics, updated references, and appendices. An accompanying Instructor’s Manual, test bank, and PowerPoint slides are also available.
