A crisis can happen at any school--even good schools in good neighborhoods with award-winning staff members. Whether it's due to Mother Nature or to human nature, a crisis hits and the media arrive within minutes to record it. Advice is provided in a case-study format on what to do when a crisis arises. (Author/TE)

To meet children's needs in today's complex and troubled society, school counselors must clearly and aggressively define their roles and functions. A 1992 Oregon study replicated in Louisiana revealed agreement about three major counselor roles: developmental counseling, crisis intervention counseling, and career counseling. Administrators should…

Deploring the prevalence of intimidating behavior at a new Texas middle school, assistant principals acted to suppress all gang activity and enforce a dress code and hallway discipline. With immediate problems under control, they intervened to reduce student anonymity, inform teachers via e-mail about unusual activities, and involve students in…

Alcohol and drug abuse are a threat to our nation's adolescents. Principals can help combat substance abuse by establishing a positive school climate and by developing a counseling program for students with a substance abuse problem. (Author/TE)