Psychometric instruments have been underutilized by counselor educators in performance assessment and program evaluation efforts. As such, we conducted a review of the literature that revealed 41 instruments fit for such efforts. We described and critiqued these instruments along four dimensions--"Target Domain," "Format,"…

This study evaluated psychological counseling and guidance services based on elementary and secondary education teachers' views. Participants were 204 teachers. "School Guidance Services Scale" and "Teacher Personal Information Form" were used for gathering the necessary information. Percentage calculations and multiple regression analysis were…

Comparability of written and oral measures in evaluating counselor effectiveness was examined for trained and untrained participants. Responses were rated on use of reflective skills, verbal following, and general quality. Results support comparability of written and oral assessments of counselor effectiveness, especially for trained participants.…

Examined the impact of employment counseling within the U.S. Employment Service in the mid 1970s. Collected data from office managers, counseling supervisors, and placement interviewers in 700 local employment offices. Discusses criteria for counselor evaluation, support for counseling, client characteristics, and services provided by counselors.…

Evaluated school counseling programs in seven junior high and four senior high schools by focusing on student perceptions of various parts of the counseling program and then relating these evaluations to reported time-task emphasis of counselors. Counselors who spent the most time in direct delivery of services through individual and group…

The National Center for the Study of Corporal Punishment and Alternatives in the Schools, established the Discipline Helpline to guide parents in handling specific discipline problems. To evaluate the telephone counseling service, 63 persons who had contacted the Helpline for assistance with specific discipline problems completed the Helpline…

Reviews of the literature suggest the need for research of outcomes of school counseling. This document attempts to speak to this problem. Section One reviews studies in methods of evaluating counselor behavior and counseling outcome. It proposes a counselor task survey which would involve counselors, parents, clients, and teachers in elementary…

Particular aspects of evaluating counseling and guidance programs are discussed and various services which must be included if such programs are to optimally serve the total educational program are reviewed. After a short discussion of: (1) the importance of evaluation, (2) its guiding philosophy, (3) evaluation of staff qualities, and (4)…

Over the years, school counseling has transcended its traditional vocational guidance function. Various trends and themes in school counseling are explored, including information access and use, prevention versus remediation issues, environmental engineering challenges, professional adaptability and change, and creation of school support systems…

Current modes of implementing evaluation and accountability procedures can be examined with respect to their implications for the three aspects of the community psychology approach and the delivery of community mental health services: indirect services (consultation, community education, and prevention), supervision and training of caregivers, and…

This paper points to the demands which our "new society" is making upon guidance and counseling programs; demands which must be met as counselors become agents of change and the profession turns from exclusive concern with intra and interpersonal matters to exteriorceptive concerns. The author gives a brief historical outline of the emerging…

Examined satisfaction and improvement among university counseling center clients (n=98) who received short-term, individual counseling. Clients expressed satisfaction with services and demonstrated a reduction in distress. Perceptions of the therapeutic working alliance significantly contributed to their satisfaction. (JBJ)

Students do not differ on a racial basis in overall evaluation of counseling or reasons for seeking counseling in a Department of Defense overseas school. Counselors should stress personal-emotional services as well as academic-vocational counseling. Caring counselors, regardless of race or sex, can help meet student needs. (Author/JAC)

The Reorganized Junior High School Program completed its second year of operation in June 1973. An additional counselor was hired for each of the two schools in the project, Jordan and Marshall-University. A major procedural objective called for the counselors to place greater emphasis on team member, implementer, and facilitator functions. The…

Minneapolis Public Schools' Reorganized Junior High School Program completed its third and final year of operation with Title III ESEA funds in June 1974. An additional counselor was hired for each of the schools, Jordan and Marshall-University. A major objective was that the counselor would change from a traditional resource person to more of a…