In 2011, the U.S. Department of Education invited states to apply for the Race to the Top--Early Learning Challenge (RTTT-ELC) to help states' efforts in supporting young children and their families through the development of more unified early learning systems, better information sharing among educators, and an increase in access to quality early…

This is a one-page summary of work-study assistance as an academic tool for college and university students. The summary includes references to on-line resource documents that provide additional details.

SETDA and NASTID's "Technology Tools for Schools Resource Guide" provides definitions of key technology components and relevant examples, where appropriate as a glossary for educators. The guide also presents essential implementation and infrastructure considerations that decision makers should think about when implementing technology in schools.…

In early 2006, The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) began an initiative called Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) to help regions create competitive conditions, integrate economic and workforce development activities, and demonstrate that talent development can successfully…

National Board Certification is a voluntary assessment program designed to improve student learning by recognizing and rewarding highly accomplished teachers and improving overall teaching effectiveness. While state licensing systems set basic requirements to teach in each state, National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) successfully demonstrate…

THE EFFECTIVE GUIDANCE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE THAT ALL PEOPLE ARE ETHNICALLY EQUAL, THOUGH PERSONALLY AND CULTURALLY DIFFERENT. IT INTERRELATES THE NEEDS AND ABILITIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE SOCIAL SITUATION OF WHICH HE IS A PART. ONE OF THE BASIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS IS PREPARATION FOR ENTERING THE JOB WORLD. OFTEN, HOWEVER,…

The year 1973 was a turning point in the field of mental health education. All across the country, new programs were started to educate the public about mental health. Providing personal and technical assistance to local program directors and volunteers became a new role for NIMH. To that end, this updated listing of materials available to local…

This guide is designed to stimulate career guidance program development. It provides an analysis of current information and organizes this information according to various program development areas. Ultimately, the guide is intended to help a school or community group design a career program tailored to its own needs. (Author/PC)

THIS CONFERENCE WAS THE FIRST STEP IN A 5-YEAR PROJECT FOR UPGRADING THE TRAINING OF GUIDANCE WORKERS THROUGH RESEARCH IN THE FOUNDATIONS OF GUIDANCE IN THE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. ONE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO OPEN MORE AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BEHAVIORAL SCIENTISTS FROM THE VARIOUS DISCIPLINES AND COUNSELOR EDUCATORS AND GUIDANCE…

PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE INTERAGENCY SCHOOL PROJECT WERE LISTED AND DESCRIBED. THEY INCLUDED KINDERGARTEN-PRIMARY GRADES LANGUAGE AWARENESS PROGRAM, MADISON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM, YOUTH STUDY CENTERS, ADULT EDUCATION, CURRICULUM MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT, A PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-AGE PREGNANT GIRLS, ASSOCIATED AGENCIES…

The author describes a student operated resource center where peer counseling, tutoring services and various sources of information are offered. The expenses of the center were minimal. Evaluation of the work of the center showed that a majority of students had a positive attitude toward it. (SE)

Designed as a guide for administrators who must perform or organize guidance tasks in an overseas school without a counselor, this book is also useful for the professional counselor who seeks to function in an expanded role in an overseas setting. Its purpose is to provide sources of information and ideas for solving guidance-related problems in…

This handbook, one of the Massachusetts Dissemination Project's "Resources for Schools" series, is a sampling of exemplary guidance and counseling programs in Massachusetts schools. It is designed as a practical tool for guidance personnel, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel concerned about strengthening pupil personnel…

This guide is designed to assist counselors responsible for the development and implementation of guidance programs at the elementary school level, and is based on the philosophy that guidance programs should be both comprehensive and developmental. The following areas are addressed: (1) program planning; (2) counselor job descriptions and role in…

The annotated bibliography reviews current literature related to educational and vocational guidance. Articles, books and resource guides written about career counseling, student financial aid, guidance administration and non-traditional educational opportunities are included. Free or inexpensive resource materials for counselors are listed. (NWS)