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Peer reviewedBergmann, Sherrel – Middle School Journal, 1997
Suggests that middle schools have not yet achieved guidance as a viable and essential part of the middle level curriculum. Considers the importance of identifying student characteristics and needs, the organization of support services, basic components of support services, and advocacy programs. (JPB)
Descriptors: Comprehensive Guidance, Guidance Objectives, Guidance Personnel, Guidance Programs
Lawrence, William W. – 1983
Designed for school board members, superintendents, administrators, counselors, and teachers, the paper outlines steps toward the systematic development of a guidance program. Following a rationale and introduction, the paper recommends a specific process for program development: (1) the identification of student needs through formal needs…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guidance Objectives, Guidance Programs, Needs Assessment
Download full textEvans, Bruce; Ward, Scott – 2002
This article describes how one high school addressed the time-consuming problem of registration by looking at an electronic solution. Typically counselors were spending 50-60% of their time with registration and schedule change. This school worked with a software company to produce an Internet/telephone registration system. The system took into…
Descriptors: Comprehensive Guidance, Computer Mediated Communication, Counselor Role, Guidance
Murphy, John C. – 1983
Under development in a Maryland district, the Competency-Based Systems Oriented Guidance Program described here combines (1) a focus on helping all students become competent in knowledge, attitude, and skills and (2) a systems orientation addressing the entire spectrum of student life by providing a common language, methods of information…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Competence, Counselor Evaluation, Counselor Role
Crandell, Paula; Sheldon, Carolyn – Schools in the Middle, 1997
Recommends a comprehensive and developmentally based school counseling program to assist middle school students in developing their educational, social, career, and personal strengths. Describes a sequential, flexible, competency-based, inclusive, integrated and proactive counseling program. Structural components addressed and detailed include…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Counseling Services, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary Education
Smith, Geoffrey – 1979
Functions of guidance groups, the guidance counselor, the Advocacy Program, and the Guidance Committee of the High School in the Community (HSC), New Haven, Connecticut, are described. HSC, designed to provide a choice of learning environments within the public school system, serves students dissatisfied with their previous school experience.…
Descriptors: Community Schools, Cooperative Planning, Counselor Role, Discipline
Johnston, Howard – Schools in the Middle, 1997
Describes changes in children, schooling, and behavior that have occurred during the 20th century. Argues for the construction of a comprehensive advisory program at the middle level, connected to the central mission of the school to achieve the outcomes of high achievement, good citizenship, strong self-concepts based on attainment, and…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Child Rearing, Counseling Services, Elementary Education
