Discusses possible sources of conflict between school counselors and special education teachers: differentiation of function among subgroups; power struggles; and role conflicts. Discusses opportunities for collaboration and describes four methods to avoid conflict. (ABL)

This reaction to the contribution by Romano and Kachgal includes the following: (a) a discussion of its strengths, (b) an expansion of their model of collaboration between school counseling and counseling psychology by underscoring the importance of multiculturalism and context in schools, and (c) some future directions and implications for…

Discusses how school psychologists can use their existing consultation skills as an approach to program evaluation. Describes a program designed to offer inservice training to teachers in the areas of classroom discipline, instructional strategies, instructional leadership strategies, communication skills, and multicultural awareness. (LLL)

Discusses counseling teachers in the schools on the sexual acting-out of emotionally disturbed children. Clinical case material is presented to illustrate the meanings and motivations children have subconsciously applied to various types of sexual behavior. Proposes some guidelines that can be used constructively when discussing this problem with…

Presents a comprehensive approach to consultation for school counselors. Discusses three consultation modes: collaboration, purchase-of-service, and mediation. Defines and identifies consultation goals and issues on which consultants might focus. (RC)

Discusses how counselors can successfully execute the responsibilities of a service coordinator to enhance counseling effectiveness. Describes three phases of service coordination: information retrieval, information assessment, and information administration. (RC)

Describes a model program designed to improve high school students' preparation for college. The Marshall Plan, developed by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools, included visits by students and parents to the college, and publication of a brochure listing recommended courses. (JAC)

Psychological consultation in school has often emphasized intervention with an individual consultee who then deals with the client. Argues that change is facilitated when the wider system which influences and is influenced by the student is considered. Interventions are then delivered in consulting sessions where school officials and/or family…

Nine articles focus on issues about the preparation of school counselors, including counselor training programs, career education, academic qualifications, counselor renewal, and personal characteristics. A preventive counseling model for teaching teachers basic counseling skills is also presented. (HLM)

This document presents the final report from a 2-year investigation conducted by a College Board-appointed commission to examine the provision of precollege guidance and counseling in schools in the United States. The first section of the report contains a summary of the commission's work and lists four priority recommendations and four other…

Defines stress, explains a dynamic model of stress, and provides strategies for reducing stress in teachers. Describes a two-prong inservice program to be led by counselors. The first prong is a series of inservice workshops. The second prong is a professional support group led by the school counselor. (Author)

Presents a methodology for dealing with scapegoating and negative classroom environment. Outlines group discussion formats and suggests structured questions help children explore problems, express feelings, and feel motivated to act positively. Proposed benefits include individual children are not labeled as problems, and class members gain…

Emphasizes the need for school systems to develop planned strategies for dealing with a suicide. Presents guidelines to be used in the development of a postvention plan including specific suggestions in the areas of team development, inservice programs, faculty contact, crisis centers, individual classroom procedures, home visitation, special…