The purpose of this chapter is to envision how the era of technological revolution will affect the guidance, counseling, and student support programs of the future. Advances in computer science, telecommunications, and biotechnology are discussed. These advances have the potential to affect dramatically the services of guidance programs of the…

BCTransfer TIPS is a user friendly document outlining how transfer between British Columbia (BC) post-secondary institutions works. It includes tips, student quotes, scenarios, a personal plan and checklist. Information in this document can only be reproduced with permission from the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT.)

Comprehensive developmental guidance programs systematically address students' personal/social, learning, and career development needs. The evolution and implementation of a comprehensive guidance program in Wisconsin is presented in this booklet. The volume's purpose is not to define the role of individuals, but rather to keep the focus on…

Attending to students' employability within a more student-driven higher education system is high on the policy agenda in Britain. Career services have a key contribution to make to this agenda. Higher education career services have moved away from the one-to-one interview to a widely adopted open-access model, in which students have access to a…

These guidebooks present classroom and small group activities for Pre-K-12 and beyond. Volume I includes over 250 activities and activity sheets (where appropriate) in the strand areas of Self and Decision Making/Problem Solving. Volume II includes over 250 activities and activity sheets (where appropriate) in the strand areas of Other Awareness,…

This publication provides information about the 1998 exemplary career guidance and counseling programs named by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Center for Research in Vocational Education. An introduction describes the search for excellent career development programs and lists components of exemplary programs. The next section…

This article focuses on obligations of guidance personnel in the new movement to provide equal services for noncollege-bound students. Stress is placed on four major types of change: structural (e.g. lower counselor-pupil ratios), preparation of counselors, programmatic (e.g. job placement services), and directional (e.g. improved counseling for…

The first of a two-part series, this paper reports on a study conducted at the University of Florida, calling for an integrated and well coordinated system of career education, counseling, and academic advising. (RP)

An extended-care program at a child guidance clinic placed student volunteers in closely supervised relationships with emotionally disturbed children. The study concluded that college students are an effective if unappreciated source of manpower. (Author)

Describes a program designed to help students identify careers and alternatives through: (1) computerized guidance information, (2) employment data, and (3) hands on experience and programed instruction. (SB)

The second of three articles on elementary school personnel services, this one discusses possible relationships between pupil personnel workers and other staff members which would improve learning climates, particularly for those who are classroom problems because they cannot learn under existing conditions. (CJ)

Recognizing that counselors, as well as clients, need easier access to better occupational information than either can find now, a few public schools, colleges, and community agencies have assigned one or more persons to become specialists in occupational information. The authors present a model for this type of specialist. (Author/BY)

Described is one counselor's approach to implementing an elementary school guidance program through classroom techniques, small group sessions and consultation with teachers which explored not only their feelings but also their attitudes and relationships with their students. (CJ)

Examines guidance services for young children with emotional and behavioral problems in school. A longitudinal study followed the children (N=527) from preschool screening through grade three, and found that over one quarter of the children had used guidance services. Differences emerged between children with transitory and persistent problems.…

Discusses the nature of group guidance and presents a model allowing counselors to use materials in a way that relates to the needs of their clients. Steps in planning include needs assessment, establishing goals and creating a personalized program. (JAC)