Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

What is the best next step for a school counselor after conducting a career assessment that shows most twelfth-grade students are interested in three specific trade schools?

1. Hosting a schoolwide career fair

2. Meeting with each student to review individual plans

3. Inviting individuals from the trade schools to come and deliver workshops

4. Facilitating small groups for all students to discuss various career pathways

The correct answer is: Inviting individuals from the trade schools to come and deliver workshops

After completing a career assessment that shows most twelfth-grade students are interested in three specific trade schools, the best next step for a school counselor is to invite individuals from those trade schools to come and deliver workshops. This option allows students to gain insight and information directly from representatives of the trade schools, which can help them make informed decisions about their future career plans. Hosting a schoolwide career fair (option A) may provide limited information and may not specifically address the interests of twelfth-grade students. Meeting with each student individually (option B) may be time-consuming and may not offer the same level of expertise and information as a workshop from trade school representatives. Facilitating small groups for all students to discuss various career pathways (option D) may not specifically address the interests shown in the career assessment and may not provide detailed information about the trade schools that students are interested in. Therefore, the best option is to bring in representatives from the trade schools to deliver workshops and interact directly with the twelfth-grade students who are interested in those specific trades.