As computers increase in sophistication and as predictive data become more readily available, the individual will have significant information about his present self and his future educational and vocational probabilities. However, counselors will have to ensure that the individuality of the student remains intact. (Author/CJ)

The overall objective of this study was to develop an occupational unit based on specific learning objectives and to evaluate its effectiveness as a learning experience for a class of fifth grade students. (Author)

Discusses guidance programs in rural schools, suggesting basic functions of guidance programs, such as career development and resources, communication with community, educational planning and assessment, counseling, and follow-up. (AH)

Adults requesting information on educational courses are often in effect seeking guidance on more complex employment problems and need help with thinking out a career change. Describes the work of the local Careers Service and how they can provide both industrial and educational gudance to adults. (MF)

Details rationale for broad-based school reform including examination of old guidance. General curriculum of schools must include psychological growth as direct object of classroom instruction. Effective guidance role can alter classroom teaching strategies and curriculum content. Guidance theory and practice should lead in seeking school reforms.…

Two major aspects of counseling for gifted students through the junior and senior high school years and into college are (1) early identification of those students who require special educational opportunities and (2) careful matching of gifted students to alternative educational pathways. (LRA)

Describes a program using an interest inventory with high school students to acquaint them with the career centers, and teach them to use the library. The two-week course combines career counseling and research skills to help students learn to use available resources. Both students and teachers found the program useful. (JAC)

Sixty-eight secondary vocational agriculture teachers were surveyed to determine the amount of guidance tasks they perform. Findings indicate that the teachers are performing guidance skills. Teachers with the most training in guidance and teachers in larger schools were found to be performing more guidance tasks. (LRA)

Whereas the late 1960s and the 1970s have been a period of new developments, experimentation, and increasing technological innovation in student services, the 1980s should be an exciting period of technological refinement and expanded application. New issues and problems will arise that can be prepared for in the present. (Author/LPG)

The establishment of student advisement centers within each college or department of a university is proposed. These centers would be staffed with professional advisors whose sole responsibility would be the academic advisement of college students. Problems with the present system and advantages of this proposed change are discussed. (JMD)

Describes how one college-prep boarding school helps its students clarify career, college, and precollege planning. Outlines program objectives, program content, and evaluation strategies that can help gauge student progress. Discusses program benefits. (RJM)

An application of the "Standards for Evaluations of Educational Programs, Projects, and Materials" to a private institution caring for emotionally disturbed and delinquent children--the Starr Commonwealth Schools--is discussed. Topics include the organizational context, evaluation initiation, implementation, external benefits, and…

Research and numerous model programs suggest that sports play an important social role. Particularly among youth, sports and professional athlete role models help deter juvenile delinquency. Several athlete organizations have been established to aid youth. (SI)

Discusses results of a 1989-90 survey of 70 randomly selected international schools and 70 randomly selected Department of Defense Schools in Europe. Programs and practices surveyed included enrollments, grade organization, curriculum and instructional plans, core subjects, grouping patterns, exploratory courses, advisory programs, and scheduling.…

The school-counseling outcome research published between 1988 and 1995 is reviewed using the comprehensive developmental guidance model as an organizing principle. Research focused more on remediation than prevention, and tentative support was found for career planning, group counseling, social skill training, and peer counseling. Implications for…