With a trendsetting change in the demographic population of public high school students, school counselors need to be equipped with multicultural competence to better understand the needs of the students they serve, especially Latino students. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain Latino high school students' perceptions and…

This study compared the students' and parents' views with respect to both the perceived and the ideal role of the secondary school counselor. Apparently irreconcilable conflicts among idealized roles were found. (Author)

Describes the challenges of successful college integration, college entrance examinations, and college admission policies faced by students with learning disabilities. Outlines types of college programs for these students. Discusses aspects of the counselor's role in successful transition planning in preparation for college: student assessment,…

The findings of this study support the hypothesis that a secondary school counselor can function effectively as a behavioral consultant to an inner city teacher. (Author)

This article is a summary of a panel presentation during the Annual Conference of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Atlanta, Georgia, October 1975. The moderator and four student panelists discuss the role of the high school academic counselor. (HMV)

The introduction of a school mental health team, encompassing the helping disciplines, seems to be a logical approach to serving children and young people with emotional and social problems. (Author)

The Inquiry Role Approach (IRA) is a strategy for classroom learning in which students work as 4-member teams and assume roles as Team Coordinator, Process Advisor, Data Recorder, and Technical Advisor. Cognitive as well as affective objectives are identified which relate to optimum learning and personal growth in the classroom. The counselor's…