The manual provides a systematic set of procedures for planning, developing, and evaluating a guidance or pupil personnel services program in a school system. The report is presented in two parts; the first describes in some detail the various steps in the entire systems planning model. The essence of a systems approach is to orient planning…

The Computerized Vocational Information System (CVIS) at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois, uses the computer as a tool to help each student explore a wide range of occupations and educational opportunities with some feedback from his own record of ability, achievement, and interest. Computer-based guidance systems are considered a…

This article emphasizes the need for preparing preservice students in teacher education for effective participation in the high school classroom and for membership on a guidance team. The article includes a) basic questions used to determine the readiness of students to facilitate career development, b) a professional approach to effective teacher…

Accepting the 1965 Carnegie Commission Report's suggestion that guidance should be comprehensive and coordinated between secondary education and the community college, this paper presents a synthesis of current literature covering guidance programs and a proposed coordination program between secondary schools and community college guidance…

THIS DOCUMENT LISTS THE ASSUMPTIONS UPON WHICH THE CAREER SELECTION EDUCATION PROJECT IS BASED AND THE CRITERIA FOR A SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT, AS DEVELOPED BY THE WESTERN STATES SMALL SCHOOLS PROJECT. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT ARE TO AID STUDENTS MAKE REALISTIC CAREER SELECTIONS, DEVELOP SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES USEFUL IN MANY…

This paper reports on the clinical and guidance component of a program designed to meet the needs of non-public school children in a New York City School District for the 1974-75 school year. In all, a total of 8,398 students from the non-public schools participated in the program. The evaluation of this program included: a) achievement measures…

The purpose of this visit was to observe, analyze, and make recommendations concerning educational guidance programs in Finland. A general description of the Finnish educational system is given. The greatest amount of guidance activity by qualified guidance workers is external to the school system and administered by a different national ministry.…

This article describes the new career education program in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It includes rationale, goals, phases and approaches. The article also describes how a Career Activities file was begun, but actual activities are not included. (HMV)

This article, which describes pupil personnel services in New Brunswick, has two parts. The first describes guidance services for the English-speaking students of New Brunswick. The second describes the support services offered to French-speaking students. (HMV)

Traces impetus for introduction of structured guidance into Scottish secondary schools. Identifies 1968 "Orange Paper" as first attempt to set out rationale for guidance. Describes how guidance is organized; outlines tasks of guidance teachers; and presents current developments, training requirements, and trends. (NEC)

School system size and the guidance administrator's position in the administrative hierarchy were used as independent variables to test effects on the administrator's role, authority level, and needs satisfaction. These two organizational variables appear to have little impact on the guidance administrator's role perceptions. (Author)

This paper describes a career development program designed to meet the needs of secondary school students. The course was designed to involve the individual in the process of influencing his future. The program seemed highly successful the first year but encountered numerous problems the second year. Implications are discussed. (NG)

Describes a guidance program which renews school district guidance services so that the school district may better meet the needs of students during periods of change and confusion. (Author/RK)

Seventeen guidelines spell out major considerations for thinking about, planning, and implementing a middle school. The authors offer them as the basis for school and community discussions. (Editor)

A presentation of some guidelines on how to choose films that underline job opportunities. (Author)