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Gross, Douglas R.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 1 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. The two chapters in Part 1 present information related to population identification, the issues and concepts involved, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Identification
Kushman, James W.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 4 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. Part 4 deals with the school dropout and school and community programs that have proven to be effective in working with…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Dropouts
US Department of Education, 2006
High school is the training ground for college and work. Today, most good jobs require a college education. The way for children to get ready for college is to take challenging courses. The level of math, science and foreign language education students receive will be important for American global competitiveness and national security. In…
Descriptors: High Schools, School Safety, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship
Palmo, Artis J.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 2 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. Part 2 contains five readings on causal factors related to at-risk behaviors. "The Harmful Effects of Dysfunctional Family…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Attribution Theory
Kempley, Frances A.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 3 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. It includes six readings, each dealing with a specific behavior that places a young person at risk. "The Secret and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Anorexia Nervosa
Wehman, Paul, Ed. – 1998
One of a series of guides that provides practical resources on topics critical to the process of preparing individuals with disabilities for adulthood, this volume is designed to help special education teachers, guidance and rehabilitation counselors, parents, advocates, and psychologists become familiar with how to develop individual transition…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1998
This guide describes what constitutes a quality school guidance program, which provides equal opportunities for all students to receive guidance and counseling. It states that this developmental guidance and counseling program can play a vital role in assisting teachers and other staff in the integration of guidance objectives with their other…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Educational Counseling, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students