This document summarizes a dissertation defense examining high school principals' and counselors' perceptions of high school counselors' roles based on surveys completed by principals and counselors in Texas. The study found some agreement but also significant differences between how counselors perceive their roles and how principals perceive them. It also found differences between counselors' perceived and expected roles. The study recommends increased communication between principals and counselors to better define counselors' duties based on national standards.

1. High School Counselors’ Roles As Perceived by High School Principals and Counselors in Texas A Dissertation Defense by Desiree Adair Skinner March 11, 2010 Chair: William Allan Kritsonis, Ph.D.