The majority of school counselor leadership studies focus on quantitative data.
The current study contributes to the limited qualitative research surrounding
school counselor leadership. The analysis of an open-ended statement from a
national study gives voice to school counselor perceptions about leadership
characteristics pertinent to the profession. Five themes emerged from the
findings: leadership attributes, relationship attributes, communication and
collaboration, exemplary program design, and advocacy. The themes align with
characteristics previously identified in the school counseling literature.
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