This study investigated the influence of gender, age, and camp type on outcome achievements for children (aged 6 to 10) at summer camp. The outcome achievements measured were affinity for exploration, affinity for nature, camp connectedness, friendship skills, independence, perceived competence, problem-solving confidence, responsibility, and…

The purpose of this study was to examine educator's perceptions regarding the quality of student learning during the implementation of a one-to-one computing program in a private secondary school in central Illinois. The sample of the study consisted of 26 teachers, administrators, and counselors who worked with 320 students during one-to-one…

School counselors help foster student's academic, social, and career development; yet, school counselors are often neglected in research on school climate and student safety. Framed by the theory of planned behavior, this study examined how 206 school counselors' multicultural counseling competence, multicultural self-efficacy, and perceptions of…

The special education and rehabilitation literature is replete with articles examining transition planning, services and supports; however, transition models have typically been developed for the school context and not focused on other transition team members. These school-based models are important; however, models developed from the perspectives…

Response to intervention (RtI) is an influential system of service delivery in contemporary schools, but the specific role of school consultation in RtI implementation is not clearly defined. Instructional consultation provides a potential meeting point between consultation and RtI practices. Through a mixed-methods approach, this study explored…

Background: College attendance has become a crucial determinant of life chances in U.S. society. Besides college costs and academic preparation, college-related cultural and social capital may help explain socioeconomic differences in whether and where students attend college. While high school counselors are seen as potential agents of social…

Career development is an essential role of the school counselor. This study examined the role of school counselors in assisting middle school and high school students with choosing careers. Special attention is given to school counselors working with students with and without disabilities. Results indicated that school counselors spend more…

Concludes from the data that: (1) the majority of superintendents and counselors support foreign language educaton; (2) attitudes toward foreign language study do not vary with school district size; (3) the majority believe that students should be encouraged but not required to study foreign language; and (4) the major justification for foreign…

A survey of the use and usefulness of psychological reports was completed with rehabilitation counselors in Kentucky and Illinois. Results suggested that problems rehabilitation counselors have with services delivered by contract psychologists include nonspecific and unrealistic recommendations and too little individualization of reports. (Author)

Responses from 120 secondary and 28 postsecondary counselors in Illinois tech prep consortia indicated little participation in professional development activities such as curriculum planning, study groups, and action research. Discrepancies beteen participation and perceptions of preparedness for tech prep roles may be due to their omission from…