Praxis Professional School Counselor Domain 3: Management Welcome to your Praxis Professional School Counselor Domain 3: Management 1. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management In the context of data-driven decision-making in school counseling, what is the most effective approach to evaluate the impact of a bullying prevention program? A. Pre- and post-surveys to assess changes in student attitudes B. Annual statistical reports of bullying incidents C. Focus groups with selected students and teachers D. Comparison of school-wide disciplinary actions before and after the program None 2. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management What is a crucial element for a school counselor when developing a crisis response plan? A. Ensuring only senior staff are involved in the planning process B. Prioritizing long-term counseling over immediate support C. Coordinating with external emergency services D. Limiting the dissemination of the plan to maintain confidentiality None 3. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management When implementing a peer mentoring program, what is a critical factor for its success? A. Selecting mentors based solely on their academic performance B. Providing comprehensive training and ongoing support for peer mentors C. Limiting the program to younger students only D. Ensuring that all interactions are unstructured to promote natural relationships None 4. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management In managing a comprehensive school counseling program, what is the best approach to advocate for equitable access to resources for all students? A. Focusing resources on students with the highest academic achievements B. Providing identical resources to each student regardless of need C. Tailoring resources to meet the diverse needs of the student population D. Relying on external organizations to address equity issues None 5. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management What is a key consideration when integrating technology into school counseling services? A. Using technology to replace face-to-face counseling entirely B. Ensuring technology is only used for administrative tasks C. Evaluating the ethical implications and accessibility of technology D. Implementing the most advanced technology regardless of its relevance None 6. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management What strategy is most effective for a school counselor managing a large caseload? A. Prioritizing students based on academic performance B. Implementing a tiered system of support based on student needs C. Providing identical time allocations to each student D. Delegating counseling responsibilities to teachers None 7. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management In the development of a school counseling program, what is the most effective way to ensure program alignment with the school's academic mission? A. Excluding teachers from the planning process B. Designing the program independently of the school's curriculum C. Collaborating with teachers and administrators in the planning stage D. Focusing solely on students' emotional needs None 8. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management When introducing a new counseling program, what is the most effective way to gain stakeholder support? A. Limiting information to avoid overwhelming stakeholders B. Offering incentives for support C. Demonstrating the program's potential benefits and alignment with school goals D. Implementing the program without seeking input None 9. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management In evaluating the long-term success of a counseling initiative, what is the most comprehensive approach? A. Relying solely on immediate post-intervention feedback B. Considering only the quantitative data collected C. Analyzing a combination of long-term outcome data and feedback D. Basing the evaluation on external reviews None 10. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management In the context of school counseling program management, what is the primary purpose of conducting a needs assessment? A. To evaluate the performance of school counselors B. To identify areas where students require additional support C. To allocate budget for extracurricular activities D. To assess the effectiveness of current teaching methods None 11. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management What is the most effective strategy for a school counselor to manage and prioritize tasks during peak periods, such as the beginning of the academic year? A. Delegating all administrative tasks to administrative staff B. Developing a detailed plan that prioritizes tasks based on urgency and importance C. Focusing solely on individual counseling sessions D. Postponing all non-essential tasks until a quieter period None 12. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management For a school counselor, what is the most appropriate action when encountering a legal dilemma involving student confidentiality? A. Consulting the school's legal counsel for guidance B. Relying on personal judgment to resolve the issue C. Discussing the issue with other students for their opinions D. Ignoring the legal dilemma and maintaining confidentiality None 13. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management When a school counselor is planning a career guidance program, what is a key factor to consider for its effectiveness? A. Focusing exclusively on high-demand careers B. Aligning the program with the developmental stages of the students C. Providing the same career advice to all students D. Excluding parents from the career planning process None 14. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management In managing a transition program for students moving from middle to high school, what is an essential component for its success? A. Focusing only on academic preparedness B. Involving only the students in the planning process C. Addressing both academic and emotional needs D. Limiting the program to a single orientation session None 15. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management What is the most effective way for a school counselor to handle resistance from staff when implementing a new counseling approach? A. Disregarding staff concerns and proceeding with implementation B. Collaborating with staff to address concerns and modify the approach as needed C. Implementing the approach only with supportive staff D. Abandoning the new approach entirely None 16. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management In establishing a peer support program, what is a crucial ethical consideration for a school counselor? A. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in peer interactions B. Selecting only the most popular students as peer supporters C. Creating a competitive application process for peer supporters D. Focusing the program on academic support only None 17. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management When evaluating the effectiveness of a school-wide anti-bullying program, what is the most comprehensive method? A. Relying solely on the decrease in reported bullying incidents B. Considering a range of indicators including student surveys, behavioral data, and teacher feedback C. Basing the evaluation only on teacher observations D. Using national bullying statistics as a benchmark None 18. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management What is a key factor for a school counselor to consider when developing a collaborative relationship with community agencies? A. Limiting communication to avoid dependency on external resources B. Ensuring the goals of the partnership align with student needs C. Prioritizing agencies that offer financial incentives D. Collaborating exclusively with high-profile agencies None 19. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management In the development of a school counseling program, what is the most effective way to ensure program alignment with the school's academic mission? A. Excluding teachers from the planning process B. Designing the program independently of the school's curriculum C. Collaborating with teachers and administrators in the planning stage D. Focusing solely on students' emotional needs None 20. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Management In establishing a peer support program, what is a crucial ethical consideration for a school counselor? A. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in peer interactions B. Selecting only the most popular students as peer supporters C. Creating a competitive application process for peer supporters D. Focusing the program on academic support only None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
