This dynamic presentation will present school settings as a microcosm of society, and ignite counselor educators and counselors to foster support and form healthy identity for students of color. Included in the presentation will be a deconstruction of myths around perceptions of race and identity in children, and concepts related to academic self-efficacy and healthy identity development. Innovative strategies will be presented for counselor educators and school counselors alike in developing more inclusive environments to foster academic success for students from all racial backgrounds. Data will be presented on racial identity development of students of color in a predominantly White classroom.
