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Download full textPeaslee, Marilynn K. – 1991
This study investigated the roles and functions of elementary school counselors as reported by principals, counselors, teachers, and parents. The independent variables investigated were: position, district size, undergraduate major, schools with and without a counselor, age, gender, and years of experience. The instrument consisted of 38 items…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Parents
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1965
TO ASCERTAIN THE NUMBER, LOCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND FUNCTION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND ELEMENTARY COUNSELORS WERE SURVEYED USING QUESTIONNAIRES. THE MAJOR FINDING WAS THAT SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND COUNSELORS AGREED ON WHAT THE COUNSELOR SHOULD BE DOING. TEACHERS VIEWED THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Counselor Training, Elementary Education, Principals
Frank, Robert L.; Matthes, William A. – 1970
A series of five monographs comprises this document. The overall concern is with elementary school guidance and each monograph which is complete within itself deals with a specific aspect of this topic: (1) Models and Directions; (2) Role of the Superintendent and School Board; (3) Role of the Principal; (4) Role of the Teacher; (5) Role of the…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Principals
Peer reviewedPonec, Debra L.; Brock, Barbara L. – Professional School Counseling, 2000
Explores and describes the relationships among elementary school counselors and their principals in programs that were deemed exemplary and beneficial for school communities. Findings indicate that a description of the role of the counselor, development of mutual trust and communication, and maintenance of support are components in building…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Counselor Role, Counselor Teacher Cooperation, Educational Cooperation
Peer reviewedSchmerber, Ronald J. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1975
The author argues that a counselor and a principal should have a colleague relationship which involves mutual respect for one another. Various suggestions as to how to implement such a relationship are made. (SE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Administrators, Counselor Role, Counselors
Peer reviewedRemley, Theodore P., Jr.; Albright, Peggie L. – School Counselor, 1988
Interviewed 44 middle school students, parents, teachers, and principals to determine perceptions of the role of middle school counselors. All groups indicated that counselors should help students with personal problems; groups saw need for services currently provided by counselors, but also desired change in counseling programs. (NB)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedHalpin, W. Gerald; And Others – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1972
Describes a way in which the counselor worked successfully with a group of troublemakers" bent on changing their image around the school. Activities are presented in some detail. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Counselor Role, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMiller, G. Dean – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1989
Examined what elementary school principals (N=160), teachers (N=139), and parents (N=132) think about the relevance of elementary school guidance and counseling functions in their schools. Found high level of agreement among principals, teachers, and parents regarding the potential contribution of the counselor in an elementary school. (ABL)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Parent Attitudes
BRADEN, BILLY; AND OTHERS – 1967
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR AS THEY WERE PERCEIVED BY SELECTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, COUNSELOR EDUCATORS, AND STATE SUPERVISORS IN THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION (SACES) REGION WERE IDENTIFIED. THREE INSTRUMENTS WERE…
Descriptors: Counselor Educators, Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Guidance Personnel
Brumbaugh, Robert B.; Skinkus, John R. – 1978
Recent empirical research identifies a potential area of both role and organizational conflict for the middle school principal and perhaps all principals. Findings from a role norm inventory reveal that middle school principals do not perceive the relative importance of disciplining pupils, while teachers--significant members of their role…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Counselor Role, Discipline, Elementary Education
Appalachia Educational Lab., Charleston, WV. – 1987
The Virginia Board of Education adopted a resolution in May 1986 to establish a statewide elementary school guidance program within a 4-year period. A study group was formed to produce an objective, statewide study of principals' and superintendents' perceptions of this new program and to detect issues which could hinder program implementation.…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Principals
Peer reviewedSenft, Lois B.; Snider, Bill – Journal of School Psychology, 1980
Principals indicated that the school psychologist was most helpful when providing the traditional services of psychological testing, personality and emotional assessment, consultation, and screening. Changes desired were more time and an increase in counseling, preventive mental health, and inservice training. (Author)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Consultation Programs, Counselor Role, Delivery Systems
Pierce, Keith A. – 1976
In a leading Nevada school district 35 elementary principals were surveyed to determine their perception of the need for elementary school counselors and the duties they would like a counselor to perform in their schools should counselors become available. Two findings emerged prominently: (1) the principals do want elementary school counselors;…
Descriptors: Counseling Objectives, Counseling Services, Counselor Role, Elementary Education
