Community-based youth providers have a history of disrupting educational inequity in schools, particularly for youth of color (Baldridge et al., 2017). These spaces often provide a more holistic academic and enrichment experience because they are not beholden to the same academic standards of schools. We have seen a substantial increase in the number of school-community partnerships, especially as schools work to address the myriad consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collaborating with various education stakeholders is explicitly stated in ASCA’s Professional Standards and Competencies (2019). School counselors can connect with youth service providers to enhance their programs through resources and experiences that community-based entities are uniquely adept at providing. This session will provide an overview of school-community partnerships in the context of school counseling and will detail the types of support youth service providers can offer. Finally, attendees will identify at least one community agency to make a connection with. American School Counselor Association (2019). ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies. Alexandria, VA: Author Baldridge, B. J., Beck, N., Medina, J. C., & Reeves, M. A. (2017). Toward a new understanding of community-based education: The role of community-based educational spaces in disrupting inequality for minoritized youth. Review of Research in Education, 41(1), 381-402.
