This updated search of the ERIC system, "Dissertation Abstracts," and the journal literature yielded 78 documents which focus on programs that have trained and utilized paraprofessionals (K-16) with a look at outcomes and potential adoptability. (CJ)

This annotated bibliography provides information on current literature on educational and vocational guidance. Major subject headings are: (1) occupational information; (2) educational, vocational and personal guidance; (3) guidance administration and procedures; (4) student and teacher aids; (5) free or inexpensive guidance material; (6) adult…

This report, prepared by the Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP) provides information for starting a student assistance program as one approach for intervening and preventing alcohol and other drug problems among school-age youth. The purpose and function of student assistance programs are described, including the benefits they offer both…

This cumulative index contains over 5500 titles from the ERIC collection, and represents all the document input from the Clearinghouse on Counseling and Personnel Services between 1967-1976. Topics cover theoretical and practical information in all areas of counseling and guidance as well as in drug abuse, aging, sexuality and death. Directions…

This document is a collection of six abstracts representing a summary of the activities of a three-year project supported by the Education Professions Development Act. Addresses are included for copies of specific full reports. Satellite projects were implemented, based in Chicago, Indiana, Louisville (Ky.), Ohio, Urbana (Ill.), and the Midwest…

This annotated resource list describing 21 publications and 7 organizations supports the provision of supplementary services of special populations required by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act. The focus of the publications and organizations is on effective practices for disadvantaged, disabled, limited English…

This continuing ERIC/CAPS series, entitled Searchlight Plus, consists of two components: first, an in-depth review of cited materials, including prime issues and trends, and implications for helping professionals; and second, citations from an ERIC computer search on the topic. Series topics are selected in response to user requests. Presented in…

Parents, like teachers, must make every effort to create environments that are physically, socially, and emotionally conducive to self-exploration and communication. Schools should be more responsive to parents and more willing to provide nonacademic services and information to the family. (JAC)

This brief overview of counseling and guidance in Norway presents the services available to children and young people, including the school-psychological services, counseling in the schools and colleges, and the labor offices, which offer occupational guidance services. Educational requirements and functions are indicated for each of these…

This annotated bibliography is one in a quarterly series of current literature on educational and vocational guidance. Resources are provided for the following areas: (1) occupational guidance; (2) educational, vocational and personal guidance; (3) guidance administration and procedures; (4) student aids; (5) teacher aids; (6) adult education and…

These guidelines are intended to help educators and other school personnel in Kentucky better manage the inclusion of students who require health services in either special or regular educational settings. The brief manual has sections which address: definitions; related Kentucky regulations; results of a statewide survey on personnel,…

With the growing popularity of comprehensive guidance and counseling programs in the schools, school personnel need model programs to guide them. An annotated list of suggested resources, designed to assist schools in the selection of materials to support comprehensive counseling and guidance programs, is provided here. All of the materials have…

This bibliography listing references in the area of special education finance was developed by means of computerized bibliographic searches, nominations from leading special educators, and citation searches. References are first grouped into topical mini-bibliographies on the following subjects: cost analysis methodologies; special education cost…

Because of the growing importance of the sciences in the society and the increasing interest of young people in pursuing scientific careers, the Congress of the United States enacted Public Law 85-875. One purpose of the law as stated in Section 2(a) (4) is "to develop an awareness of the satisfactions to be derived through a career devoted…

Each year numerous research studies are conducted on problems in or related to school and college personnel services. Since many of these studies go unpublished, the results are all but lost to a large segment of people concerned with the improvement and operation of the services. The U.S. Office of Education was requested by the National…