Practitioner Inquiry: A Method to Advocate for Systemic Change (Academic Achievement‪)‬

Practitioner inquiry offers a strategy for creating systemic change thus increasing opportunities for all students' academic achievement. Too often, school counselors are considered ancillary in schools rather than an integral member of the practitioner base. However, school counselors are being included in the equation for all students' success. The very nature of school counselors' work can make data gathering appear overwhelming and cumbersome. This article outlines a practical guide for enhancing the school counselor's position on leadership teams by providing simple and realistic strategies forgathering, analyzing, and using data to foster partnerships leading to positive academic interventions boosting all students' achievement. **********