Presents counselor role expectations registered by teachers in 1972 and 1980 from two school systems. Results showed teachers were more certain of the counselor's role in 1980, although 35 percent were still undecided. More in 1980 viewed the counselor as ineffective and thought the counselor had an easier job. (JAC)

Reaction to the paper on role and responsibility of school counselors to career education programs (CE 510 317). Notes that the paper proposes roles which are realistic and attainable. (JOW)

Surveyed 313 public elementary school teachers concerning their perceptions of counselor functions. Results indicated that the role of the counselor appeared to be comprised of two distinct factors. The helper dimension centered on problem identification and resolution while the consultant dimension was aimed at providing professional or technical…

Discusses student-led parent-teacher conference model and demonstrates how this model can successfully meet the needs of teachers, students and parents. Discusses model's phases of preparation, implementation and evaluation. Provides a step-by-step guideline, along with a case study. (BH)

Discusses possible sources of conflict between school counselors and special education teachers: differentiation of function among subgroups; power struggles; and role conflicts. Discusses opportunities for collaboration and describes four methods to avoid conflict. (ABL)

Notes that, as school counselors engage in consultation, it is common for teachers and administrators to resist consultation. Discusses sources of consultee resistance and suggests ways that school counselors can minimize and manage such resistance. Lists seven major points that a school counselor should remember about resistance to consultation…

Studies the expectations for school psychological services of Estonian teachers and school psychologists and the real problems psychologists deal with in schools. Results find that the problems that need the intervention of a psychologist are perceived differently by teachers and psychologists. Teachers tend to consider child-centered services…

The researchers examined the perceptions of 23 teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools regarding necessary counseling and guidance services, how these services might best be delivered, and teachers' expectations about school counselor contributions and working relationships. The researchers also examined the resulting reflections of the…

English language learners (ELL) are typically instructed in general education programs that do not have bilingual instructional support (Zehler et al., 2003). Teachers instructing those students must focus on strengthening the students' English language skills because language is such a primary component for learning and achieving. Instructional…

Making psychologists in schools indispensable is essential if psychology in education is going to survive and prosper during the 21st century. This book presents the reflections of 27 leaders in the field of school psychology on the issue of what can make psychologists in schools indispensable. Chapters are: Becoming Indispensable Through Mental…

Living in a world-class society with information-age technology challenges American educators to improve their communication and collaboration skills. Recent discussions concerning the school counselor's role in education emphasized the need to achieve a clearer understanding of this role in educational reform, and a desire to improve counselor…

This practicum was designed: (1) to familiarize elementary school teachers with pertinent measurement and evaluation concepts and tests; (2) to delineate the teacher's role in the referral process and to provide selection criteria to identify potential referrals more accurately; (3) to provide information on the interpretation of aptitude test…

Guidelines are suggested which may be of value in establishing a cooperative counselor-consultant relationship with the teaching staff. These guidelines are not original, but they are a combination of points on how to get along with others, principles of leadership, and common sense. (Author)

Shows how counselors and teachers can be partners in the classroom. Describes an interdisciplinary instruction program in junior English which used the Myers Briggs Type Indicator to analyze literary characters. Encourages counselors to find other innovative methods for inspiring creativity in the classroom. (ABB)

Describes project to raise self image of all fifth graders by giving them responsibility of helping first grade children with difficulties, academic and adjustment. (Author/CJ)