Postsecondary Planning for Black Girls with Disabilities: The Role of School Counselors and School Psychologists

Abstract

School counselors and school psychologists are charged with supporting the holistic development of students with disabilities. They often collaborate with educational enterprise to improve educational outcomes and implementation of special education services to support student success and postsecondary transitions. However, historically underserved students, particularly Black girls with disabilities, have unique challenges that impact their overall success and preparedness for postsecondary educational opportunities. As such, the purpose of this chapter is to examine these challenges and provide strategies for school counselors and school psychologists to promote college and career readiness among Black girls with disabilities.

Citation

Mayes, R.D. and Vega, D. (2022), "Postsecondary Planning for Black Girls with Disabilities: The Role of School Counselors and School Psychologists", Mayes, R.D., Shavers, M.C. and Moore, J.L. (Ed.) African American Young Girls and Women in PreK12 Schools and Beyond (Advances in Race and Ethnicity in Education, Vol. 8), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 119-135. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2051-231720220000008006