In this article, we introduce a model for preparing school counselors-in-training to conduct large group developmental guidance. Additionally, we present findings from a focus group and individual interviews evaluating participants' perceptions of the model. We identified 7 themes representing school counselors'-in-training perceptions of the…

European countries are striving to increase secondary school completion rates as part of their labor market planning. Denmark has taken an approach that places youth education guidance counselors at the center of their efforts. Based on interviews with 25 counselors and 10 other education leaders, this article explores the role and practice of…

The college-going rates of rural students lag behind those of more urban students, a gap likely due, in part, to rural students' lower educational aspirations. These lower aspirations appear to be tied to the dilemma that higher education presents for many rural students: whether to remain in their rural home, working in traditional trades and…

Catholic schools are set apart from public schools in that Catholic schools aim to create for the school community an atmosphere enlivened by the Gospel spirit of freedom and charity. Those who serve in Catholic schools, therefore, need to understand their role as unique, that is, faith driven. The purpose of this study was to assess this…

A counselor's academic guidance is critical because student stress levels are high due to increased levels of expectations that they perform at their best (Campbell & Dahir, 1997; Gysbers & Henderson, 2000). In the last decade, education reform has moved towards more standards-driven curriculum/a, basic skills acquisition, and…

Focuses on important knowledge, skills, and attitudes uniquely associated with guidance specialization. Discusses approaches counselors can use with teachers, administrators, and sponsors of extracurricular activities to make their expertise more pervasive throughout their school. (BH)

The author suggests that Counselors, in alliance with capable researchers, should begin to examine their activities and ascertain their effectiveness. (Author)

Presents an overview of educational reform proposals emphasizing the lack of recognition for human development. Discusses why guidance and counseling has been ignored and why counselors are partly to blame. The role of the counselor in contributions to educational excellence is discussed. (BL)

This column presents the results of a time use survey which clearly suggests that counselors who are free to build their own approaches choose both counseling and consulting. (Author)

This article discusses the need for a program of sex education in the elementary school, the question of counselor involvement, advantages and disadvantages of counselor involvement and strategies in sex education. (Author)

Results of the study suggest that guidance specialists, principals, and teachers see the need for more ideal guidance services with the teachers being most dissatisfied. (Author)

Prospective added secondary school involvement with job placement is of particular concern to those responsible for school policy, finance, curriculum, and administration. Forty considerations are identified which are beneficial in developing content areas of guidance programs. These could be included in career education programs as sub-topics.…

A review of the literature on elementary counseling was made in an attempt to determine the status of this field. Specific issues involving need, function, and theory of elementary counseling were discussed. (Author)

Describes four stages involved in developing an elementary school guidance program and upgrading a middle school guidance program: (1) gathering information and establishing rapport; (2) setting goals and addressing needs; (3) developing and implementing the plan; and (4) planning for continued program development. Lists seven steps for counselors…