Some generalizations drawn from the literature on futurism are set forth in this monograph. Possible social and behavioral consequences of these as they relate to the work of the counselor are projected. The document then suggests some ways counselors can help clients to create rewarding personal futures, and describes a futures studies program…

The authors discuss how individual counselors and agencies can facilitate the vocational development of older adults. (CH)

This thesis presents a model for an Adult Growth and Development Center predicated on preventive/educational counseling for the issues and tasks of adulthood. The model is described in terms of information from three data bases: (1) a review and synthesis of various adult development theories; (2) a review of the literature on outreach programs;…

The nature and functions of pupil personnel servcies staff, together with a model of a typical pupil personnal services organization found effective in the public schools of Wisconsin, are presented. Salient features of the recommended model include: (1) services for all children; (2) direct line responsibility to the district administrators; (3)…

This program manual, developed by and for junior and senior high school counselors, provides detailed outlines of each facet of a comprehensive guidance program. The three major areas of services addressed are: (1) Educational Guidance Services (orientation, educational planning, alternative program selection, testing, special needs, and work…

This document describes a model for a developmentally based K-12 school guidance program which parallels the identifiable developmental stages children go through as they mature, and systematically addresses the learning, personal/social, and career needs that students have at various developmental stages. Lists of competencies are provided in…

This program planning guide is the introductory volume in a series designed to provide school planners and guidance personnel with a model for a comprehensive developmental guidance program which can be adopted, adapted or used to create new programs. The materials focus on program planning, staff development, guidance curriculum, and activity…

Many school systems are now in a state of transition due to a lack of supportive personnel because of budget cutbacks, a wider variation of classroom techniques, an increased individualization of instruction, and a changing neighborhood population of school children. Thus, new classroom guidance practices have become both possible and necessary.…

Describes the importance of teacher and advisor guidance programs at the middle level by describing the advantages and disadvantages of both the small group advisory approach and the extended-time advisory approach. Argues that the best approach would be a variety of advisory techniques used by a competent and committed staff. (SD)

This handbook describes a series of procedures for establishing school guidance and counseling programs in Idaho based on the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program model developed by Dr. Norman Gysbers. It begins with a conceptual framework and moves through the development, evaluation, and refinement steps of setting guidance programs in Idaho…

Focuses on possible causes of attention deficit disorder (ADD), changes in ADD terminology, the diagnosis of ADD, the school counselor's unique position in addressing this disorder, and the multidisciplinary team-multidimensional approach to treatment of ADD individuals. School counselors should know the specific diagnosis of individuals with ADD…

This manual is the curriculum component of a series designed to provide school planners and guidance personnel with a comprehensive developmental guidance program model which can be adapted, adopted or used to create new programs. The materials focus on program planning, staff development, guidance curriculum, and activity guides for grades K-12.…

This guide is the staff development training manual of a series designed to provide school planners and guidance personnel with a model for a comprehensive developmental guidance program which can be adapted, adopted or used to create new programs. The materials focus on program planning, staff development, guidance curriculum, and activity guides…

Collected in this report are the Des Moines, Iowa, school district's goals and division objectives for 1982-83 and building objectives for fulfilling these goals. A prefatory statement by the superintendent describes a district planning and management system of continuous goal and objective setting combined with evaluation of progress in improving…

As a function of Des Moines, Iowa's, planning and management system for improving educational services through coordinated, continuous planning and evaluation at all levels from superintendent to classroom teacher, this report measures the success of district administration and individual schools in achieving stated objectives for 1982-83. Five…