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2009

Educational Leadership

Eastern Kentucky University

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The Role Of School Counselors In Curbing Behavior And Disciplinary Problems Among Students From Diverse Cultural Backgrounds, Sherwood Thompson Jan 2009

The Role Of School Counselors In Curbing Behavior And Disciplinary Problems Among Students From Diverse Cultural Backgrounds, Sherwood Thompson

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty and Staff Research

This article addresses the urgent need for school counselors to acquire additional cultural competence skills for working with culturally diverse school students. Behavior and disciplinary problems are increasing in many school districts across the United States. Both urban and rural districts are having similar problems with individual students displaying disruptive behavior in schools. This article discusses the factors that causes behavior problem among culturally diverse students and offers recommendations for addressing these problems.