The purpose of this study was to explore native-language teachers' efforts in technology-rich classrooms. The advancement of classroom technology and educational policies in Taiwan prompted native-language teachers to leverage technology that improved learning and instruction in native languages. Fifteen senior teachers participated in in-depth…

Elementary school principals are a unique group of administrators. They often operate in complete isolation. They usually have no assistant to talk to and they cannot talk about confidential matters with their staff. Whom, then, do principals talk to? This study sought to determine those to whom principals talk when they need help, advice, or just…

A consulting teacher can be most effective in working with mildly handicapped students by training the regular class teachers and support staff to use a problem solving technique in determining intervention. Actively modeling the skills in actual classroom settings is very important. (CL)

A report of a counseling session with parents of a 9-year-old behaviorally and learning disabled boy is presented to illustrate the role of a consultant in mediating parent/school differences. (PHR)

Describes stand-up comic Jim Pelley's knack for making educators see a light side to serious problems. Principals should always be aware of the power of humor to take the edge off potentially depressing situations. Advice is provided for lightening up, including creating a humor first-aid kit, posting staff baby pictures and cartoons, and…

Reviewed the literature on the effectiveness of school counselors as consultants. Thirteen studies on counselor/teacher consultation were examined with 10 studies yielding positive results. Eight studies on counselor/parent consultation were examined with all eight studies yielding positive results. Implications are discussed. (ABL)

The article describes the feelings of two parents at a school planning conference to devise a plan for their son who was having behavioral difficulties in fourth grade. The role of the educational consultant in representing the child and participating in school planning meetings is described. (SW)

As the social and psychological needs of the members of this society continue to increase in complexity at all levels, including education, social and psychological delivery systems must adjust to meet these needs. The consulting school counselor model is not a cure-all, but a necessary part of the cure. (Author)

Elementary school guidance workers with a developmental point of view should make a greater effort to inform others of their approach in order to facilitate recognition of a broad definition of the elementary guidance role. (Author)

The case presented illustrates the use of limited counseling in a situation that began as a consulting contact. A consultant who was initially employed to set up a class for emotionally disturbed children assisted parents, teachers and principal in solving problems associated with a child's adjustment to school. (Author/CG)

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)

A special type of meeting between a new school principal and the school staff resulted in clarification of concerns and expectations, reduction of stress, and establishment of the new leadership. (MLF)

To improve its reading program, a Pennsylvania district involved its teachers in retaining consultants who would work collaboratively with them. This model has been used in each of four elementary schools for the past seven years. The district allocates $1,800 per school for consultants, instructional materials, and substitutes who release…

Presents and discusses common ethical issues elementary school counselors encounter in their consulting role and cites implications for practice. Concludes first and foremost school counselors need to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to practice consultation effectively. (ABL)