The authors describe a survey summary which reports an estimate of the extent to which counselor aides are currently being used in California and the extent to which California schools would like to use these aides. (Author/BY)

This paper covers types of vocationally related research and projects that practicing counselors would like to see done, followed by some suggestions for potential application of these topics. It is hoped that some school counselors will be encouraged to conduct research in their local setting. (Author/CG)

Since the results of this study have been extracted from data supplied by a contemporary group of state directors and state supervisors of guidance services, and since roles change with time, this role study cannot be construed to be final or complete. (Author)

This study was designed to identify those guidance functions that national groups of school counselors, counselor educators, and state supervisors agree should be the responsibility of the state guidance office. Results appeared to support functions of leadership, advocacy, and support rather than administrative-regulatory functions. (Author)

Describes school employment" agency to secure school jobs for interested students. They filled out applications, had interviews and secured recommendations. Program attempted to relieve hall congestion and improve tone of school. (Author/CJ)

Successful guidance work in a public school setting calls for an approach oriented toward implementing educational goals. A major factor in this process is the structure of the guidance department. (Author/WY)

Describes the Educational and Career Exploration System (1969), its use in one school, some results of a current evaluation study. Basic computer involved is the IBM 360. Presented at Fourth International Congress of Education and Vocational Guidance. (Author/CJ)

Innovations in testing and guidance which can integrate assessment to facilitate learning, help develop practical wisdom in behavior, and correct students' faulty cognitions in career decisions are described. (CM)

Recommends that when counselors are available on only part-time basis, they incorporate consulting and enabling model as foundation of their guidance program. Provides rationale for such a program. Describes one such guidance program with part-time counselor in small, rural school for kindergarten through grade eight. (NB)

A middle-school counselor thanks her principal for his help over a 15-year working partnership. She is especially grateful for the principal's understanding of middle-level program objectives; respect for counselors' suggestions and nontraditional approaches; support for group counseling, teacher advisory programs, and counselors' professional…

Provides clear definitions of administrator and counselor roles in the interest of school effectiveness. Although guiding a school to instructional excellence is the most important administrative task, counselors have only limited curricular responsibility. Shared roles include the areas of public relations, drug abuse education, and knowledge of…

Surveyed guidance program directors (n=333) in national sample of public high schools about priorities and activities of their programs. Describes salient features of high school guidance programs as reported by these directors. Organizes results by categories of staffing and staff development, program development, program goals and priorities,…