This paper offers a synthesized review of the literature on student peer facilitator programs, in order to investigate and substantiate many of the ways in which peer facilitator programs extend and strengthen a guidance counselor's mission in the school. After an introductory discussion of the foundations and goals of successful peer facilitator…

This paper addresses the need for a working partnership between the formal social service system and information network systems in light of decreasing resources and increasing needs of clients. The development of the Community Service Society Natural Supports Program (NSP), a project providing services to families caring for frail older relatives…

Salient forces affecting the lives of beginning teachers are examined and a perspective is established on beginning to teach from which knowledge about teacher induction may be considered. Professional knowledge about beginning to teach, beginning teachers, and the induction of teachers is reviewed in terms of the following categories: (1) advice…