CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, OR EDUCATIONAL IMPOVERISHMENT ARE HINDERED IN THEIR ABILITY TO DEVELOP PROPERLY. ONE APPROACH, TO CORRECT DISABILITIES AND FACILITATE INTELLECTUAL GROWTH, IS TO START INSTRUCTION AT AN EARLIER AGE THAN THAT OF KINDERGARTEN. IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSES, THE CHILDREN WOULD RECEIVE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND SOCIAL…

The theoretical framework underlying the Total Guidance Information Support System is discussed under the following topics: (1) Review of Literature, (2) A Brief History of Guidance and Counseling, (3) Philosophies of Guidance, (4) Decision-Making in Relation to Guidance, (5) The Origins of Information Theory, (6) Various Uses of Information…

The majority of elementary counselors are former elementary teachers, probably with little specific preparation for the elementary counseling role. While some progress is being made to prepare competent counselors, much remains to be done. Competencies needed by elementary counselors include skills in the following areas: (1) counseling with…

The State Department of Education of Hawaii conducted a guidance study which attempts to help the individual student achieve success personally, socially, and also academically by planning for his education and career. The total development of all students is considered. Due to common growth patterns of children, the program was divided into three…

A random survey of 147 U.S. community colleges, of which 37 replied, resulted in a general conclusion that very little that is innovative is taking place in community college student affairs. The survey was conducted as part of a seminar in junior college student personnel services at California State College, Los Angeles. Innovative programs were…

A sequential career awareness model is described. The model attempts to increase the success identity of small groups of elementary school children, grades four to six. (Author)

This survey yielded considerable data on a variety of important program dimensions, including courses, attendance, common problems, and coping strategies. Implications for planning effective career programs in the future also are discussed. (Author)

Counseling programs have suffered from a lack of preciseness in defining the role and function of counselors. This issue of the "Bulletin" presents programs that can help resolve this lack of precision. (Author/IRT)

Describes the process, and the hazards, involved in conducting a needs assessment for a counseling program. (IRT)

The director of a guidance program describes a system of monthly and yearly reports designed to provide a means of evaluating the program. (RP)

Two guidance models are presented in this article, both of which have their basis is psychological education and which describe guidance as a prime supplier of thrusts aimed at the personal-social development of students. (Author)

An outline and course description of a new credit-bearing freshman course offered at Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio is presented. The course is designed to be a group experience in orientation to college life. (JC)