16School Counselor Consultation and Working with Undocumented Students

Elizabeth Villares and Chelsea Fullilove

School counselors are responsible for delivering counseling services to all students. Given the rising number of undocumented students attending schools in the United States, school counselors must rely on research, professional development, and best practices for how to serve this vulnerable population (Chen et al., 2010; Morrison & Bryan, 2014; Talleyrand & Vojtech, 2019; US Department of Education, 2015). This chapter aims to provide school counselors with the most up-to-date information and strategies to address the unique needs of students and families lacking legal documentation.

Overview of Undocumented Students

Currently, approximately one in four students enrolled in US public schools are of immigrant origin, with estimates ...

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