Presents four articles dealing with future directions in counselor education, school counseling, and professional organizations. Encourages practicing counselors to become involved with counselor education and advocates education programs that narrow the range of counselor expertise. Promotes a common focus among all the diverse groups within the…

Although school counselors can be key figures in the advancement of Career and Technical Education (CTE), in some cases school counselors are not advocates for CTE. Research has shown that some school counselors and parents have negative images of CTE and push for academic education instead of the CTE that could be a viable choice for all…

This paper contains an instrument for evaluating college counselors as esteem-builders, using Borba's Analysis of Self-Esteem. The instrument is divided into five components, each of which should be fostered in a student by the counselor: (1) Security, a feeling of strong assuredness; (2) Selfhood, a feeling of individuality; (3) Affiliation, a…

There has been much discussion about the role and nature of counseling and guidance in the schools. Thus, this book aims to help teachers and others working in and with schools by exploring the development of counseling and guidance in one school situation. The text incorporates the comments of students, teachers, administrators, and parents…

This book describes a comprehensive assessment model called TREAT, an individually focused approach that draws information and interpretation from every available resource. Each chapter contains at least one case study to help counselors learn to apply the ideas in this book to real school situations. It discusses meeting federal regulations and…

This book is designed to be used by school counselors to help them respond to sexual issues of adolescence. Chapter 1, "Sexual Stuff: What's a Counselor To Do?" introduces the topic of knowing the boundaries of school policy, parents, values and religion, and confidentiality. A series of case studies are presented and answers common concerns…

Suggests principles that elementary school counselors and child psychologists may use when circumstances involve the question of disclosing to parents or guardians client information received during counseling. Professionals must take special care to guard the child's best interests while considering the rights of adult caregivers. (JAC)

Addresses stress concerns especially related to counselors of minority students. The four articles of this special issue discuss the impact of the Atlanta child murders, stressful life events, Black student adjustment on a predominantly White campus, and helping school counselors deal with job stress. (JAC)

Describes how a guidance task force, consisting of counselors and teachers, sought and obtained community and professional support to defeat a proposed staff realignment plan in the Santa Barbara secondary schools. The Comprehensive Guidance Plan would have eliminated all guidance counselor positions. (Author/JAC)

Emphasizes the need for standard procedures in reporting child abuse among elementary children. Suggests counselors should organize workshops for parents and school personnel emphasizing a team approach for dealing with families and victims of child abuse, and clarifying school policy and the participants' respective roles. (JAC)

Discusses how the school counselor can provide knowledge, guidance, and support to the families of gifted students. Describes the various parent roles, characteristics of successful counselors, and counseling interventions. Outlines active school counselor roles to encourage parent participation. (JAC)

The experiences for multiculturalism that the counselor and psychologist provide must be directed toward the recognition of the intrinsic merits of diverse cultural expressions. Limitations imposed by geographic and residential patterns should not be permitted to reduce the students' opportunities to obtain a significant multicultural, multiracial…

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…

Examines the interface between the family and the school. Argues that school counselors have access to both family and school systems and thus are uniquely positioned to engage each component. Discusses triangulation and cautions counselors to maintain an outside position and not become triangled into the family system. (RJM)

Provides for those involved in retaining a child a concise, cumulative report of recent literature and research on elementary grade retention. Most research indicated that elementary school level retention does not effectively increase academic achievement among low-achieving students. Research-based decision making on this issue is a must. (RJM)