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This course provides an introduction to the various helping professions that are available to support teachers in their work with students, including school counselors and clinical mental health counselors. The differences between these helping professions and services provided through special education will be discussed. The course addresses various approaches to helping students, as well as means for collaborating with helping professionals, consulting with other school leaders, and counseling students. Finally, students will learn how to use data in making decisions about how best to address socio-emotional issues so as to promote academic achievement.