The use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) is growing among school counselors. However, little is known about school counselors’ attitudes toward EBPs and related factors. We investigated the relationships between school counselors’ grade level, years of experience, theoretical orientation, and attitude toward EBPs. Results indicated that the use of cognitive/behavioral theory and number of years of practice related to attitudes toward EBPs. We offer implications for school counseling practice and future research.
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