A 1ST-YEAR EVALUATION OF OUTREACH COUNSELING IN FOUR POVERTY AREAS OF MINNEAPOLIS IS PRESENTED. ONE COUNSELOR AND ONE CLERK WERE PLACED IN EACH OF THREE SCHOOLS TO WORK WITH GRADUATES AND DROPOUTS OF THE CLASS OF 1965 AND WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS OR INSTITUTIONS SEEKING HELP. THE COUNSELOR'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDED CONTACTS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS…

This paper addresses the German approach to vocational training. The article is derived from a lecture by Professor van Bernem to Garnett College staff and students on June 3, 1983. (SSH)

The purpose of this study was to assess the existing level of coordination between public schools and postschool placement. Results indicated that coordination between schools and agencies is inconsistent and that parents may not be aware of postschool programs for their handicapped children. (JOW)

Describes the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) program of recruiting minority high school students for engineering careers. The program includes Saturday and summer courses for juniors and seniors in engineering concepts and skills and reading and communication skills, on-the-job training, and placement in a regular 4-year engineering…

THIS STUDY ATTEMPTED TO DISCOVER THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH BRING ABOUT SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY DIFFERENCES IN THE PROPORTION OF WISCONSIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO GO TO COLLEGE. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGHLY ABLE YOUTHS WHO DID NOT CONTINUE THEIR SCHOOLING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL WERE COMPARED WITH THOSE WHO BEGAN COLLEGE, COMPLETED COLLEGE, AND CONTINUED…

In the fall of 1971, 83,137 seniors in the public and private high schools of Florida were administered "Plans Beyond High School," a questionnaire containing items relating to their intended course of action subsequent to graduation. The statistical data presented is based on the responses of 78,601 of the students surveyed. As in the past 3…

Describes some company-sponsored educational programs designed for company employees who want to better their financial and job status. Shows how companies can blend outside and inside resources to fashion their educational programs. (Author/RK)

National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) policy statement sets forth components of an effective precollege guidance and counseling program and explains the role and functions of the school counselor in precollege guidance and counseling at the middle or junior high and secondary school levels. Last, the association recommends…

The report presents findings from an internship at Gallaudet College and its programs for deaf and hearing impaired students. The paper touches on the history of Gallaudet College, the functions of Gallaudet's International Center on Deafness and the National Academy, which offers training to communities on facilities for deaf and disabled people.…

The next seven years will see important changes in the Washington Pre-college Testing Program for post-high school guidance. In the near future, the current cognitive emphasis of the program will be altered to include more attitudinal measures like a vocational interest inventory and an assessment of educational, employment, and life goals. In…

This report describes and analyzes the results of the first part of a two-phased study concerning the post graduation plans of seniors enrolled in Idaho secondary schools in 1971. Although it contains general information about all seniors who participated in the survey, the report focuses upon the plans of those seniors who expressed in intention…

This study investigated and compared equal numbers of respondent and nonrespondent Florida 12th graders to a post-high schools plans questionnaire by selected factors related to these two groups of students. Following introductory material, Chapter II presents a review of the literature and research that is appropriate to questionnaire respondents…

Surveyed 156 unemployed Canadian youths to examine their demographic and sociopsychological characteristics. Results suggested that scores on variables such as locus of control and self-esteem may be more helpful to counselors than traditional demographic statistics. (JAC)

This new report shows that while some of New York's college readiness programs have grown significantly in the last few years, there have also been some disappointing steps backward. For instance, the Bloomberg administration backed away from an initiative launched in 2000 by CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein and then-New York City Schools…