Compares and contrasts school counselor training programs in two different cultures: (1) the University of Ilorin (Nigeria); and (2) the Pennsylvania State University. Focuses on course content, method of training, program emphasis, and accreditation. Discusses the implications of these issues of the development and improvement of counselor…

Responding to a need to strengthen preservice teacher art education programs in relation to discipline-based art education (DBAE), this seminar was held to discuss major issues relating to changes in these programs and to formulate plans for revising preservice education courses. These proceedings include both the full-text and summaries of: (1)…

The survey obtained information on the recruitment of American Indians into social work, assessed the nature of their formal social work education, and considered the relevance and efficacy of their training for work with Indian people, especially in child welfare matters. Information was also gathered on the formal and informal programming for…

The Outstanding Schools Act (1993) called upon Missouri's educational community to strengthen expectations and opportunities for students served by Missouri public schools to ensure that graduates of Missouri's public schools have the knowledge, skills, and competencies essential to lead productive, fulfilling, and successful lives. Four major…