The "Value-Added School Review (VSR)" is an analytical model designed to assist schools in identifying and addressing opportunities for school improvement. The model works best when it is focused purposefully on students and the student learning outcomes as defined in the "Guide to Education". It complements the processes…

This article describes the results of a qualitative case study evaluating a research mentorship program in community care settings in Ontario, Canada. The purpose of the program was to build evaluation and research capacity among staff of community care agencies through a mentorship program. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured…

The Career Action for Youth Centre (CAY) was established to develop suitable vocational counseling resources for high school students in Vancouver, Canada. It develops career guidance programs individually tailored to the needs of Vancouver's secondary schools. (Author)

This report presents the findings of the formative evaluation of the Understanding the Early Years (UEY) Initiative. The evaluation was conducted to examine issues of implementation and design, early progress in achieving immediate objectives, and issues related to accountability. The evaluation team was also asked to provide preliminary guidance…

The vocational guidance program, Creating a Career, is aimed at a target population of disadvantaged youth between the ages of 15 and 25 who are unemployed or underemployed, without a high school education, preparation for an occupation, a knowledge of the world of work, an occupational goal, decision-making skills, skills to find and keep a job,…

This paper describes a career information center established in a secondary school as a demonstration guidance project. The center is managed by a full-time careers consultant and has been operational since 1974. The demonstration project is designed as a method of delivering career information and related services to students. Goals include…

Describes a short vocational program designed for eight underachieving junior secondary students who were being seen in a group counseling setting. (Author)

Describes nine Canadian programs for counseling groups of students. Topics include introducing computer-assisted guidance, future challenges for counselors, sociometry, sexuality, parent counseling, reluctant students, shyness, peer groups, education for living, and guidance advisory committees. (JAC)

This is a report on a pilot project in occupational exploratory training sponsored by Canada Manpower. The project is an attempt to cope with the problems of Manpower clients who are undecided about an occupational goal, and to help prevent the placement of clients in programs unsuited to them. This report provides a background to the project,…

Describes CHOICES, an interactive, computerized career exploration system developed by the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission to assist people in making career decisions. (Author)

Describes the Communication Lab, a structured program designed to enhance self-concept by improving communication skills and focusing on participants' strengths. The activities include disclosure exercises and communication exercises and can be used with any age group. (JAC)

The author outlines ways in which a guidance department can help a school to adapt to the needs of students of differing cultures and help these students prepare for education, jobs and life in Canadian society. (Author/NWS)

This article describes the new career education program in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It includes rationale, goals, phases and approaches. The article also describes how a Career Activities file was begun, but actual activities are not included. (HMV)

This article describes the scope and objectives of the guidance movement in the province of Manitoba, first from a historical perspective and then as it actually is today. (HMV)

Describes a developmental guidance curriculum on transition for grades six, seven, and eight. Provides the background, methodology, and some of the children's responses to the material, which consists of units on awareness, understanding, and challenge. Includes a list of children's stories on transitions. (JAC)