This article will discuss the importance and implications of providing high quality school counseling services in K-12 schools, and specifically in high schools. The delivery of comprehensive school counseling programs and related services such as mentoring and academic advisement have been linked to students' academic success, graduation rates,…

Today's educators stand at the crossroads of globalization and technology. The world is rapidly shrinking. The workplace is being transformed before our very eyes. Technology is forever changing the way we perceive reality and the way we do business. Educators are required to equip students for a workplace that has yet to emerge. The skill sets of…

This document demonstrates some of the functions served by the four parts of the AppleWorks program which can be used by school counselors. The four functions include word processor, data base, spread sheet, and mail merge. Each function is described, examples of the function are provided, advantages are listed, and for two examples, the support…

Presents specific issues (psychodiagnosis, personal data in research, reliable information, confidentiality of records, release of information, and transcripts) designed to raise the consciousness of school counselors about computer usage and discusses the applications of some appropriate standards. Concludes numerous ethical issues can be…

Discusses the fundamentals of desktop publishing for counselors, including hardware and software systems and peripherals. Notes by using desktop publishing, counselors can produce their own high-quality documents without the expense of commercial printers. Concludes computers present a way of streamlining the communications of a counseling…

Computers are tools which school psychologists and social workers can use to assist and facilitate their professional functioning. At the elementary school level a computer could be shared between two schools in an area with visual and auditory privacy. In junior high schools, a portable computer would enable staff to conduct report writing,…

A survey of 268 school psychologists was conducted to explore the nature and extent of ethical-legal problems associated with computer applications in school psychology. One third reported existing problems; 65 percent anticipated potential problems in test interpretation; and 62 percent anticipated problems with record-keeping. Suggestions for…

Examines from two developmental perspectives how elementary and middle school counselors can use innovative technologies in their schools. The first perspective is from the viewpoint of student developmental needs; the second is from the viewpoint of counselor adoption of new technologies. Provides strategies for incorporating computer technology.…

Almost every profession has capitalized on the computerized processing of data. High school counselors in particular, require quick and accurate access to career information and though such technology can be expensive, it may be less prohibitive than adding additional staff. This study examines how school counselors utilize computers in their…

With tens of thousands of information providers and millions of users, Internet is an enormous and growing resource for guidance counselors and other personnel service professionals. In this digest Internet resources of particular interest to the guidance community are identified. Listservs are electronically facilitated (through the use of…

Describes the International Counselor Network (ICN), an electronic mail (e-mail) discussion group operating on the Internet. Discusses the potential for communication, information sharing, and collaboration. Provides examples of professional communication and resource sharing via ICN as well as instructions on how to join. (JBJ)