Surveyed were functions of special education counselors in Texas as viewed by special education counselors, directors of special education, school principals, and special education teachers. Questionnaires were sent to 215 educators, with 85% of the subjects from 25 school districts participating in the study. Participating were 52 special…

The development of the occupational specialist in Florida, a support personnel position in guidance that has been funded through the state legislature, is evaluated. (Author)

Cites trends in federal and state legislation, documented needs of youth and adults, expressed priorities of counselors, and USOE funding directions to demonstrate the high priority of continuing professional development in career counseling. Describes several major renewal programs now ready for dissemination. (BP)

Reviews the statutory and case law regarding release of client information in three life endangering situations: child abuse, protection of third parties, and suicide. Describes the general principles of confidentiality and some specific legal issues for each of these three areas. (LLL)

This is a role statement of the American School Counselor Association relating to counselors' functions in the areas of (1) student orientation, testing, and counseling; (2) professional growth and research; and (3) faculty and administration consultation. (RWP)

The results of this survey suggest that there is basic agreement in the fundamental duties performed by the director of guidance, although a great deal of variation exists in the title given that post. (Author)

An appeal for less emphasis upon separate counseling programs rather than preparation of generic counselors. Discusses employment and rehabilitation counselors requesting mutual respect for counselors outside schools. (Author)

The authors describe a survey summary which reports an estimate of the extent to which counselor aides are currently being used in California and the extent to which California schools would like to use these aides. (Author/BY)

The author takes issue and places marihuana among perhaps the more dangerous drugs. He then highlights the role of the counselor in the community setting and as the link between students, teachers, administrators, and parents with information about drugs and their associated problems. (Author/BY)

This study illustrates the value of sharing responsibility with students for action to be taken in school as a result of counseling. When students know what counselors are recommending to teachers about them, they will often take initiative to help get follow through action started. (Author)

The authors conclude that statutory protection of privilege is not a carte blanche protection; rather it affords the counselors a diminished degree of dependence upon judicial discretion. (Author)

The counselor can help revolutionize the educational experience, by making the school a relevant institution which provides an experience for the young by giving them a feeling of worth. (Author)

The information provided was selected for its value to individuals, agencies, and governmental programs attempting to cope with the problems of disadvantaged persons. (Author)

A crucial part of a program for the development of an existential counselor would, the author believes, be the provision of a series of experiences in which the sensitivities of the student would become more intimately felt and realized. (Author)