Presents introduction to, and practical aspects of, two consultation theories to help school counselors improve their current approach to consultation. Three major theoretical perspectives in school-based consultation are identified (mental health consultation, behavioral consultation, and process consultation), and overviews of the mental health…

Suggests useful approaches for school counselors to use when consulting with teachers who are attempting to create least restrictive environments for handicapped children. (Author)

This study presents evidence that seems partially to confirm techniques consistent with an education model for elementary school guidance. (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)

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)

Describes three models in school consultation: mental health, behavioral, and Alderian. Summarizes research on consultation under headings of input variables, process variables, and product variables. Discusses factors to consider when consulting and future of consulting over next decade and into twenty-first century. (ABL)

Group consultation as a counselor function has become a prominent role. The multimodal model provides counselors with a framework for structuring their approach to teacher groups. This article presents three particular models that utilize a broad range of techniques or strategies from many modes. (Author)

The Family Involvement Communication System (FICS) model provides a human relations umbrella'' approach for parent and teacher input and participation in a school's elementary guidance program. FICS is designed as an ongoing consultative services program in which the counselor functions as the initial trainer of paraprofessionals and as…

The findings of this study with respect to on-task behavior and grade point average, provide support for the position that a counselor can serve effectively as a behavioral consultant to teachers. The classroom behavior management approach offered advantages over the client-centered group counseling behavior and grade point average. (Author)

Parents have always been the primary teachers of their children. Counselors, as consultants, can help parents organize for the best interests of their children and obtain the support they need from school personnel. (Author)

Addresses implications of increased emphasis on prekindergarten education for consultative and coordinating services of elementary school counselors. Reviews role of elementary school counselors in providing consultation. Discusses three selected approaches to consultation, as they relate to prekindergarten education, along with implications for…

Presents existing ideas on designing curriculum experiences in consultation and offers suggestions for training and supervising school counselors-in-training. Concludes that, for consultation to be effective as primary intervention within comprehensive developmental school counseling programs, planned instruction through didactic methods,…

Suggests a variety of procedures for increasing teacher compliance in the behavioral consultation process, including establishing referent power, clarifying roles and procedures, and preventing program deterioration. Successful behavioral change strategies depend as much on teacher behavior as on the theoretical knowledge of the counselor. (JAC)