Despite limited references to guidance and counseling in federal legislation on the handicapped, school counselors are deeply involved in the delivery of appropriate services. An individualized education program (IEP) can include counseling services for both special and regular education placements and provide intervention, as well as support.…

Discusses the role of school counseling as related to classroom behavior, stepfamily and family therapy, marriage and premarital counseling, substance abuse, and emotional abuse. Focuses on family counseling in a school setting and the increasing role of school counselors in changing family and educational systems. (JAC)

Explores the role of school counselors in helping the fast-growing, ethnically diverse group of first-generation students seeking a college education. Focuses on these students' characteristics, the school counselor's role in the college admissions process, and ways that counselors can help students and their families prepare for college. (RJM)

Sometimes angry girls abuse the staff who seek to help them. Explores why maltreated girls may act abusively to their staff and provides strategies for professionals to avoid burnout and maintain a positive, therapeutic demeanor even in the face of challenging behavior. (LSR)

An overview is provided of the literature on genetic, biochemical, neurobehavioral, and neuroanatomical correlates of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Accumulating evidence suggests a neurological etiology and a possible genetic basis in most children. The role of the school psychologist in helping children with ADHD is discussed.…

College counselors can play a leadership role in decreasing the sense of alienation students of color feel and improve retention rates through the sponsorship of relationship and awareness-building activities. Discusses institutional and community barriers, describes interpersonal outcomes, and reports the suggestions of students, staff, and…

The influence of ethnic identity development on adolescents' achievement, self-concept, and behaviors has been reviewed extensively in the literature. However, the role that school counselors play in enhancing middle school students' ethnic identity development has received little attention. This article reviews the definition of ethnic identity…

This bulletin presents strategies that school-to-work practitioners can use to implement comprehensive and effective career development programs. These strategies are described: career development as an integral and interdependent program; team counseling; new roles for career and guidance counselors; sequence of comprehensive activities;…

The paper examines self-esteem, what contributes to it, why it is important, and ways to build it in children, especially those with disabilities. Definitions of four basic terms (self-esteem, body image, unconditional acceptance, and active-reflective listening) are offered. Guidelines for teachers and parents are then offered in the form of…

Educational provision for adults (including counseling) only makes sense when viewed from a developmental life setting. Counselors working with adults must be aware of the adult life cycle as a process of continuing change and development. They must also realize that each individual life is lived through an opportunity structure. In other words,…

These conference proceedings deal with the role school psychologists can play in the design and delivery of vocational education programs for handicapped persons. The papers describe the general state of the art for vocational education programs as well as specific programs such as career planning, programs funded by CETA (Comprehensive Employment…

Counselors working with black ghetto populations must consider the geography, moral values, and commonality of interests of the community. The counselor is primarily concerned with the deployment of community resources and, when resources are scarce, the counselor must become an advocate. Counselors striving to change the blacks' perceptions of…

A review of European, Canadian, and United States child-care models is presented as the rationale for the implementation of a training program for child care professionals. The training model is described in terms of: (1) the child mental health specialist's role; (2) curricula and teaching activities; (3) internship and field experiences; (4)…

Presents four articles dealing with future directions in counselor education, school counseling, and professional organizations. Encourages practicing counselors to become involved with counselor education and advocates education programs that narrow the range of counselor expertise. Promotes a common focus among all the diverse groups within the…

Although school counselors can be key figures in the advancement of Career and Technical Education (CTE), in some cases school counselors are not advocates for CTE. Research has shown that some school counselors and parents have negative images of CTE and push for academic education instead of the CTE that could be a viable choice for all…