There are numerous books available for counseling students who are entering their practicum and internship experience that provide them with an overview of the different details of the program and the knowledge they need to complete it successfully. What is lacking among these titles, however, is a focus on and discussion of the important information needed by those students who specifically intend to enter the school counseling field. Studer and Diambra have finally filled this gap with A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training. Geared specifically at future school mental health professionals, this book addresses all the pertinent topics, issues, and concerns missing in the current literature. This effective blend of the general practicum experience with the specific knowledge needed to enter the school counseling is an indispensable guide for any counseling student wishing to work in this field.

The authors begin with an overview of the role of a counselor within a school, the organization of schools and school districts, and what to expect when working with students, teachers, school administrators, and parents. This is used as a framework within which Studer and Diambra provide a thorough (something) of the practicum and internship experience, describing, for example, the purposes of supervision, the philosophical background of the supervisors, and the responsibilities of all parties involved. The next section discusses the current ASCA National Model for professional school counselors and its components before covering such useful information as developing lesson plans, strategies for classroom management, study skills strategies, planning with individual students, and responsive services. Developmental issues of students in all grade levels are addressed, along with those pertaining to gifted and special needs children. Finally, the authors explore the various counseling theories employed by school counselors, which students are exposed to in their training and ultimately help them develop their own identities as counselors, and offer tips for students as they transition into their careers.