Synthesize Diversity and Inclusion In a Parent Newsletter

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Background

School counselors can efficiently communicate educational resources for underrepresented and marginalized student populations through electronic newsletters, handouts, and brochures. Moreover, school counselors can bring awareness to parents and students regarding first-generation college programs such as Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) United Minds of Joint Action (UMOJA), Black Student Union and Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA). Additionally, counselors can introduce families to minority scholarships and parent education workshops. The ASCA standards promote counselor communication, family engagement, and community partnerships. Lastly, establishing positive relationships with households can lead to academic achievement, higher attendance rates, and equitable educational outcomes.

Instructions

1. Read all required resources for this module, which can be found in the Course Resources section of this course.
2. Leaning on this modules resources, discussion, and presentation, design a 1-2 page counseling newsletter that could be used for parent/student communication on diversity updates and equitable educational programs such as Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) United Minds of Joint Action (UMOJA), Black Student Union and Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA). In this newsletter, please be sure to do all of the following:
   1. 1. Describe how counselors can promote first-generation college programs and minority scholarships to students such as AVID, UMOJA, and MESA.
      2. Provide ASCAs position on Ethical Standards for school counselors.
      3. Rationale for applying equity and inclusion in school counseling.
      4. Explain the school counselors role in combating racism.
      5. Include at least two additional resources for parents to learn more about diversity and inclusion
3. Please include APA citations: in-text and in a References section at the end of the family tree genogram.