2006

School counseling practice has undergone a transformation similar to the experience of the academic disciplines. The concept of deep restructuring is a matter of drawing up an appropriate vision of human potential and of aiming for the stars (Hillard, 1991, p. 34). During the past 10 years the professional school counseling community has positioned itself as an influential partner in contemporary school improvement. Connecting school counseling to the mission of schools and education reform has contributed to eliminate the barriers to educational opportunity for every student. As school counselors address the challenge of closing the gap outlined in the No Child Left Behind Act (U.S. Department of Education, 2001), they are seen as critical players in raising student aspirations and in helping every student meet the rigors of the academic standards to achieve a quality education