Giftedness is a complex phenomenon impacting the development of the whole child. Many specialists must work together to address the diverse academic, social and emotional aspects of the development of children with gifts and talents. It is imperative that educators in gifted, general, special education programs, and related professional services…

Discusses deliberate psychological education as influenced by George Miller, Ralph Mosher, and Norm Sprinthall, and renewed calls for educational reform focusing on moral education. (JBJ)

This article argues that educating tomorrow's adults isn't simply about teaching students the quadratic equation or the date Columbus sailed to the new world. Social and emotional development is also an important component in student's development. (GCP)

This final part of a two-part article (see CE 510 295) emphasizes how guidance counselors can provide those they serve with a more realistic view of work and job opportunities. Discusses functions of guidance, technology assessment, selecting media, career information systems, evaluation of results, community orientation, and career development.…

Professional counselors must assume the responsibility for the continued expansion and growth of the counseling profession. Article provides counselors with practical strategies to strengthen their public image and promote more positions and programming, particularly, at the elementary level. Background information is included on public relations,…

Discusses the transition from school to work via what is currently being done by many school counselors and other professionals, and why this assistance for an increasing number of youth has proved ineffective. Outlines some of the underlying basic causes of this transition problem and proposes an alternate approach. (CT)

Hipolito-Delgado and Lee's article entitled "Empowerment Theory for the Professional School Counselor: A Manifesto for What Really Matters" represents an important contribution to the school counseling literature for two reasons: (1) It helps to expand a growing knowledge base related to the work school counselors can do to foster the…

Presents a response to Burtnett's paper on the role and responsibility of school counselors in relation to career education programs (CE 510 317). Points out strengths and weaknesses of the paper and suggests strategies for implementation. (JOW)

Gifted adolescents from minority groups face the same issues all gifted young people face, but the addition of racial and cultural factors increases the complexity of these issues. Discusses individual versus cultural pressures that affect identity, issues related to assisting students with long-range planning, and two models for programming.…

Presents series of questions and answers about attending professional conventions, conferences, and other meetings. Responses are designed to challenge readers to think about their own efforts for including conference attendance as a part of their professional and personal development. (NB)

This article provides a response from the perspectives of a teacher of the gifted and a trainer of teachers of the gifted. Following a brief summary of the authors' collective experience, the article highlights major issues represented by the four articles and identifies common themes across the various disciplines with respect to consultation and…

There is a general consensus that school counseling is a profession in trouble. Most of the education reform movements underway in various states barely mention, if at all, the importance of school counseling, and counseling positions are in constant danger of being eliminated by school boards faced with budget restraints. Several factors…

First-year school counselors frequently find themselves overwhelmed. In this article, practicing school counselors share their thoughts on what they know now that they wish they had known when they were just starting out. (GCP)

Discusses the role and responsibilities of the school counselor for guidance programs. Indicates that these programs must be comprehensive, planned, and sequential in nature, and require collaboration of all staff to be most effective. Presents implications for the development and implementation of these programs. (JOW)

Through the years, gifted adolescents have suffered from a lack of formal guidance from the school counselor. Probably the most common reason for the lack of quality counseling for the gifted student stems from the general yet erroneous belief that the gifted child can take care of himself/herself. Alvino (1981) noted that when counselors do work…