Surveyed 100 North Carolina elementary counselors and compared the results with earlier studies. Describes school situations and the role and function of counselors. This sample contained more women than men, and was younger and less experienced than earlier groups. Generally low levels of anxiety were found. (JAC)

Assessed the effects of gender and credibility introduction on eighth graders' (N=240) perceptions of counselor expertness, attractiveness, trustworthiness, and confidence. Results showed that perceived expertness was more a function of the credibility introduction than of counselor gender with female counselors' ratings more sensitive to the…

Discusses the concept of invitational education, defines invitational education, discusses the skills of the inviting middle school counselor, suggests techniques for helping middle school students feel adequate as learners, and delineates methods for making the middle school invitational. (RC)

Investigated considerations of adolescents for self-referral to counselors as reported by high school students and school counselors. Counselor trustworthiness was cited as the most important factor by both groups; but counselors attributed more importance to gender and age, while adolescents emphasized counselor expertness. Discusses strategies…

The New Jersey Community College Counselors Association expressed a need to identify the demographic characteristics and professional responsibilities of community college counselors in the state. Community college counselors (N=102) completed questionnaires examining such issues as length of employment, tenure, professional preparation, salary,…

The increasing demand for accountability in education provides the framework for studying service delivery by school counselors. A brief theoretical discussion concluded that significant others' perceptions of self are effective stimuli to self-change. The project reported in this paper has two primary objectives: (1) to provide student feedback…

Nine articles focus on issues about the preparation of school counselors, including counselor training programs, career education, academic qualifications, counselor renewal, and personal characteristics. A preventive counseling model for teaching teachers basic counseling skills is also presented. (HLM)

Investigated race as a factor in Black students' preferences for counselors. Black students indicated a strong preference for Black counselors; however, this preference varied with the type of concern presented. Black students preferred a Black counselor when presented with a personal-emotional concern. (Author)

A compelling argument in support of behavioral approaches is the use of validated techniques. But many school psychologists use behavior consultation and intervention strategies despite not having followed the tenets of behavioral practice, such as gathering data. This study explores the reality of theory-practice discrepancies. Surveys were…

This book is prepared for school counselors, kindergarten through high school. Most ideas can be applied to elementary, middle or high school counselors, although some have specific age levels. The ideas are designed to suggest ways to become a "real" counselor in a school setting. Chapters include developing a counselor's self-image in all areas…

This study was conducted to investigate the relationship of specified variables on the opinions held by selected Oklahoma high school personnel about the junior college and to compare their opinions to those of counselors in two other states where similar studies have been conducted. A questionnaire was sent to 583 persons; one instrument was sent…

Defines seven characteristics that make a counselor indispensable to the schools of today and tomorrow: (1) humanness; (2) professionalism; (3) expertise as a program creator; (4) team player; (5) facilitator; (6) public relations expert; and (7) futurist. Counselors who work from a strong guidance program and who embody these characteristics are…

For the past four years the Georgia Department of Education has been involved in a statewide effort to establish standards and procedures for certification of educational personnel based on competency demonstration. As part of this effort, a project was commissioned to develop a performance-based system for the certification of school counselors.…

Examines rationalization in counselors' interactions with students, parents, and teachers--provides examples of each kind of interaction. Describes the dynamics of rationalization in the schools and outlines interventions that may be used with students, parents, and teachers. Also explores counselors' use of rationalization and gives examples of…

The tables in this report describe the characteristics of professional staff employed in Maryland public schools as of October, 1994. The data were obtained from two sources: employment records provided to the Division of Planning, Results, and Information Management from local education agencies in Maryland, and teacher certification records…