Describes how the Talking, Feeling, and Doing Game (designed for counseling withdrawn children aged five to twelve) can be modified for other children in individual and classroom settings. (HMV)

Evaluating the effectiveness of career guidance programs is a complex process, and few comprehensive models for evaluating such programs exist. Evaluation of career guidance programs has been hampered by the myth that program outcomes are uniform and monolithic. Findings from studies of attribute treatment interactions have revealed only a few…

This handbook will assist principals and school testing coordinators in implementing the spring 2007 administration of the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA). Information regarding administration timeline, reporting, process, online tools and contact personnel is discussed. Contents include: (1) Scheduling; (2) Identify Primary Test…

The four phases of developing and implementing a comprehensive guidance program (planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating) as described by Mitchell and Gysbers (1978) are used as the organizers for this book. Chapter 1 traces the evolution of guidance in the schools from the turn of the century. The changing influences, emphases, and…

This monograph on the status of guidance and counseling in the United States is taken from the author's 1982 testimony to the Subcommittee on Education, Arts, and Humanities of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee. International and national perspectives on guidance and counseling are addressed, and geographic differences in guidance and…

Discusses the two Calgary Bearspaw Centres (separate classrooms staffed by a teacher-counselor and an attendance counselor) that have successfully provided an alternative to formal student suspension for inappropriate behavior since 1979. Describes referral, interview, and classroom procedures; types of students served; daily schedule; class…

Given the many problems that adolescents face, it is imperative that they be taught coping skills. To aid in this effort, a comprehensive curriculum to help youngsters learn positive mental health concepts is presented here. It contains 90 activities which have been field tested. For each pair of grades (7/8, 9/10, 11/12) activities are grouped…

Faced with the challenges of a dynamic future, the concerned student affairs professional should be aware of some of the more promising methodologies for future forecasting. The future-responsive administrator may wish to incorporate these tools into a pro-active appraoch to student services. (Author)

This paper describes the use and challenges of microcomputers in guidance and counseling. Following introductory remarks on the technological advancement of computers and their impact, currently available career guidance systems, testing systems (including psychological testing, interviewing, and test preparation), administrative systems, and…

This document argues that packaged guidance curriculum activities are intended for general populations and often fail to address the needs of certain communities or to be responsive to specific events. A process is then presented which enables counselors to design their own activities. The process described is based on an experiential learning…

Asserts that, in the quest for educational excellence, the highest quality opportunities must be provided for all students. Recommends looking at some of the European nations' educational systems for ideas about guidance methods that place students into appropriate educational programs. (CJH)

Discusses teacher-adviser programs tailored to personal learning needs of secondary school students and designed to complement professional counseling services. Outlines the elements of successful advisement programs, highlighting the beneficial effects of teacher-counselor collaboration on school climate, job satisfaction and academic…

Discusses advantages and disadvantages of utilizing computer information systems in making career and educational alternatives decisions, describes three types of computer-based guidance systems currently available, and describes three direct inquiry systems with monitoring--Educational and Career Exploration System, System of Interactive Guidance…

Middle level students have unique needs that can be met by a school advising program. Outlines the goals and a timeline for implementing an advisory program along with nine components essential to a successful guidance and advisory program. (MLF)

the first of four lessons on comprehensive school counseling and guidance programs presented in this document discusses the competencies contained in the National Career Development Guidelines and those promoted by the National Career Development Association and the American School Counselor Association. The second lesson helps counselors know how…