A gender gap currently exists in college STEM majors, with a lower percentage of females entering math intensive fields. One possible explanation is the advice students receive in high school. We conduct a survey of high school guidance counselors, soliciting their advice regarding hypothetical high school students' college and major choices. We…

Youth with disabilities receiving transition from services from State/Federal VR agencies accounted for more than one quarter of closed cases within in FY 2010 (RSA, 2010). This unique population of clients, however, has received little attention in empirical studies, scholarly journals, and as a focus within training programs. By investing in…

This study investigated the attitudes of secondary school guidance counselors toward trade and industrial education, in relation to individual characteristics, experience, knowledge about the program, and type of program in operation. Usable responses on the School Counselor's Inventory for Vocational Trade and Industrial Education were made by…