THE ROLE OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING GUIDANCE SERVICES AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL ARE DISCUSSED. THE FUNCTION OF GUIDANCE SERVICES AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL IS EXPLORED, WITH EMPHASIS ON DEFINITION. PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES, AND GUIDES FOR PROVIDING THE NECESSARY SERVICES FOR OPTIMUM DEVELOPMENT OF ALL CHILDREN.…

This paper attempts to develop guidelines relating to the problem of disruptive pupils in the classroom. A disruptive student is defined as one who interferes with the learning process. He is often male, physically aggressive, verbally hostile, over-age and frequently absent. The study examines the overlap between disruptive behavior and emotional…

This paper describes two programs for primary grade children designed to increase students' sense of self-esteem by enabling them to have a more successful school experience and to minimize maladaptive behavior related to school stress. The programs were developed as preventative programs to decrease later school problems. A Child-Aide program was…

A comprehensive career development program model is presented. It attempts to provide total career capability for all and has the following process objectives: (1) provide students with experiences and information that present occupational dimensions accurately; (2) provide appropriate situations at different levels so that all youth may have an…

Most counselors agree that all children could benefit from guidance during the elementary grades in school. Guidance for the gifted adolescent often comes too late to change his study habits or his educational plans; and, early recognition of and help for children with physical, social, and emotional difficulties might prevent delinquency, early…