Early school transitions provide students with opportunities and challenges that will impact their academic and developmental pathways, but the role that the elementary school counselor can play in these transitions is often overlooked in school counseling literature. The transition into kindergarten and the transition from second to third grade…

Discusses the affective, cognitive, and behavioral ramifications of childhood depression. Implications for the school and the counselor are given. (Author/BL)

Notes that how school counselor presents concept of family therapy to parents often determines whether or not family will accept referral. Presents three general approaches to refer to family therapy, suggesting that which approach is used should be geared to family needs and dynamics. Discusses referral with maximum cooperation, referral with…

This document focuses on the role and activities of elementary school counselors. Elementary school counselors have the knowledge and skills to assist teachers and parents to help children get a good start to reach the goal of graduating good citizens. First the roles and functions of the elementary school counselor in these eight areas are…

Presents an overview of research on factors that influence the latchkey experience, and a survey that can be used in assessing conditions that exist with latchkey children on the local level. Practical suggestions for the counselor's role are given. (BL)

Discusses philosophy used to build student interest in various lesson topics taught to guidance groups. Presents three magic activities complete with lesson plans: How to Change Big Problems into Little Ones and How to Keep Little Problems from Getting Bigger; Teaching Friendship Skills and Becoming Aware of Your Feelings; and What Does Your…

Describes a model for behavioral change which synthesizes behavioral awareness with empirically identified target behaviors. Stages of the model are presented and cautions for implementation are given. Suggests the model can help students gain an understanding of the consequences of behavioral problems. (BL)

Describes writing process of student-authored books, I Am the Author Books (ITAB), designed to move children through therapeutic process by assigning them to be experts in their own problem areas. Describes process of creating ITAB by narrating actual book guided by one of the authors working with fourth grade girl whose preschool-age sibling had…

Focuses on the provision of technology to children with disabilities and examines school-subsidized provision of assistive devices and related services. Reviews federal technology legislation and grants to states, school technology teams, role of the elementary school counselor, various ethical considerations, and selection of appropriate…

Discusses the results of a survey of alcohol and drug usage among 9- to 13-year-old children (N=2,107) in central Indiana as well as sociological concerns regarding this trend. Gives suggestions for counselors that would affect this problem. (Author/BH)

Notes that federal government has begun to set priorities on the needs of young children. Sees elementary school counselor as being involved in assessment process as the child prepares for the transition from home or early intervention programing to prekindergarten or kindergarten setting. Asserts that elementary school counselors need to become…

Discusses role of school counselor as consultant on discipline within schools. Reviews two popular school discipline models: Obedience models, based on the premise that telling students what to do is permissible and that punishment is effective intervention for misbehavior; and Responsibility models, focused on helping students to accept personal…

As employee assistance programs become commonplace in business and industry, elementary school counselors are encouraged to use some professional time to help teachers and other school personnel through the development of in-school support groups. This document supports the view that school counselors should become involved in developing support…

Examined elementary students' attitudes toward computers. Results indicated sex, race, and socioeconomic differences in attitudes. The findings suggest that counselors should become personally comfortable with the use of computers and should assume the role of computer consultants in their school systems. Counselors can encourage positive…

Presents guidelines for developing a team approach, involving both school and social service personnel, in dealing with child abuse. A case study is presented to illustrate the approach. (BL)