Describes the advisory program at Roosevelt Roads High School (Puerto Rico) that uses middle school concepts at the high school level. Describes the program, its objectives, and its scope and sequence. Lists monthly topics for all four grades, and offers suggestions for implementing advisory programs in high schools. (SR)

The paper reports one of the first ever studies to evaluate the effectiveness of an online help and guidance service for problem gamblers. The evaluation utilised a mixed methods design in order to examine both primary and secondary data relating to the client experience. In addition, the researchers posed as problem gamblers in order to obtain…

The purpose of this research was to test the effectiveness of a high school psychology course in promoting positive personal and vocational development. The findings suggest that the students in the psychology course showed more positive mental health and more vocational maturity than students in the control group. (Author)

One of the successes of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has been to recognize the importance of advice and guidance to adults on courses as well as those wanting to access provision. Information, advice and guidance (IAG) matters: it helps people to overcome barriers to learning. It enables adults to identify what learning is right for them.…

The value of creating an interactive science centre in a school context is explored. Practical advice is given about how to go about this, and its possible impact on the school and the improved perceptions of science are discussed. (Contains 12 figures and 3 resources.)

In 2004 ECMC Foundation published a guide called "Realizing the College Dream" (RTCD) which is designed for educators and staff to help low-income, first-generation college, middle and high school students increase their expectations of attending postsecondary education, and take steps to realize this goal. While ECMC Foundation trainings and…

This document presents a five-step process for schools, districts, and states to use in monitoring accommodations for instruction and assessment. This document was designed to be a companion to the "Council of Chief State School Officers' Accommodations Manual: How to Select, Administer, and Evaluate Use of Accommodations for Instruction and…

The purpose of this practicum was to develop, implement, and evaluate a model for elementary school guidance at Northwoods Elementary School, if the need for such a model could be demonstrated. The need was demonstrated, the model was developed and tested. Subsequent investigation demonstrated that guidance services were increased as a result of…

Parental involvement is one of the most important factors in student success. This brochure, a companion piece to the Learn and Serve America video "Bring Learning to Life," provides information on the definition and benefits of service-learning as well as practical steps that parents can take to ensure service-learning is a part of their…

The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program helps students, particularly those in the academic middle, prepare for the rigorous courses that can help them get into college. AVID students take an elective class in which they learn organizational and study skills, receive tutoring, and support one another. Teachers in AVID schools…

Supporting and strengthening families has always been part of the early childhood professional's unique role in the community. NAEYC's Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families initiative (www.naeyc.org/ece/supporting) is a set of activities designed to provide intentional leadership and education in the family-strengthening approach. The…

The author comments on several aspects of an article by Hipolito-Delgado and Lee entitled "Empowerment Theory for the Professional School Counselor: A Manifesto for What Really Matters" (Professional School Counseling, v10 n4 p327-332 Apr 2007; see EJ767346). Hipolito-Delgado and Lee's article highlights a critical need for a comprehensive,…

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EVALUATIVE CRITERIA FOR GUIDANCE OBJECTIVES IS AFFECTED BY THREE MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS--(1) SPECIFYING GUIDANCE OBJECTIVES, (2) TRANSLATING THESE OBJECTIVES INTO DESIRED BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES, AND (3) MEASURING AND REPORTING THESE BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES. THE MAJOR PROBLEM IS FINDING UNIVERSALLY ACCEPTABLE OBJECTIVES WHICH ARE…

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE WORKSHOP DESCRIBED HERE WAS TO HELP COUNSELORS INCREASE THE VOCATIONAL MANEUVERABILITY OF STUDENTS. PARTICIPANTS IN THE WORKSHOP INCLUDED--(1) ONE COUNSELOR FROM EACH OF THE 13 PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTH BEND AREA, (2) ONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ONE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR, AND (3) A SCHOOL EDUCATION…