Since the mid-1980's, many school districts have developed character education programs in response to a need expressed in the general public. This article outlines elements of character education program development and implementation by providing strategies, activities, and interventions for administrators, teachers, and counselors. (Author/MKA)

Outlines the development of a guidance and counseling program curriculum implemented by Bermuda's Ministry and Department of Education. The curriculum is designed to enable counselors to co-plan with teachers and other school personnel as an interdisciplinary team in the articulation of the guidance and counseling program with designated areas of…

Focuses on trends in prevention programs for sexually abused children, first reviewing the trauma of sexual abuse. Section on prevention programs for use by elementary school counselors discusses printed materials, interventions using drama, lecture/discussion formats, audiovisual materials, teacher training models, and parental workshops.…

Explores and describes the relationships among elementary school counselors and their principals in programs that were deemed exemplary and beneficial for school communities. Findings indicate that a description of the role of the counselor, development of mutual trust and communication, and maintenance of support are components in building…

Survey compares counselors' perceptions of their comprehensive guidance and counseling programs (CGCPs). Results revealed a moderate relationship between how involved counselors are with the development and implementation of the CGCP and the level of importance they ascribe to their program. Task concerns were a significant predictor of…

Presents an intervention that outlines the formulation, implementation, and assessment of one counselor's attempt to increase student skills in the area of conflict resolution through a 6-week, curriculum-based, conflict resolution program for third-graders. Program evaluation indicates that it was successful in challenging students'…

Provides direction for planning, implementing, and evaluating culturally responsive school counseling programs. Explores the concept of a culturally responsive school and considers the ways that a comprehensive guidance and counseling program can promote such a school. Discusses counselor roles and functions considered critical for enhancing the…

Discusses the changing role of school counselors and shifting emphasis toward career counseling. Counselors should use computer technology, get politically involved, and work closely with school and community to help young people find meaningful work. (JAC)

The ASCA National Model reflects a comprehensive approach to program foundation, delivery, management and accountability. The model provides the mechanism with which school counselors and school counseling teams will design, coordinate, implement, manage and evaluate their programs for students' success. The publication provides a framework for…

Consisting of a description and overview of developmental principles, concepts, and strategies, this article clarifies the meaning of a developmental school counseling program and suggests it as a program framework. Suggests a cognitive developmental approach as especially useful in guiding program implementation and development. (JBJ)

Describes evaluation procedures for elementary school counseling programs. Three articles deal with the importance of evaluation in providing continuing services and point out the importance of program planning in the decade ahead. Specific evaluation procedures are suggested. (JAC)

Many children and adolescents fall through the cracks of counseling systems that rely on crisis intervention. This text provides an understanding of how human development occurs and it suggests guidelines and strategies for promoting positive development. Although primarily focused for school counselors, the book could also help school…

Presents models specifically designed to help students build group cohesion, to encourage them to think and act more compassionately, and to provide them with more leadership opportunities. Describes the "just community" approach and moral dilemma methods based on Kohlberg's moral development theory. Examines school counselor's role in…

This monograph contains eight papers and one bibliography resulting from an American Personnel and Guidance Association study of the role of the school counselor in career education. The articles are (1) Contrasts Between the Guidance and the Career Education Movement, discussing their similarities and counselor involvement; (2) The Comprehensive…

Schools are not what they used to be because our society is not what it used to be. The articles appearing here discuss ways that schools can supply future societal need. The articles include: (1) "The Educational Quality Improvement Process Model" (David G. Burgess); (2) "Total Quality Management: How It Works in Schools"…