This is a discussion of the emerging role of the counselor as a consultant in organization development. In this role the counselor can better help schools to develop more emotionally supportive climates for working and learning. (JC)

A discussion of the systematic eclectic model illustrating its use in the daily duties of a school counselor. This is a flexible model which can be used in a wide range of situations and interventions. (JC)

This article discusses the counselor as consultant and describes various programs he can use to work with the adult influences in the lives of his counselees: parents, teachers and administrators. (JC)

Reviews possible strategies for reducing isolation and increasing cooperation of children in the school environment and in the community. Suggests ways that children can effectively work together such as problem-solving teams, support groups, and intergenerational programs. (JAC)

Describes one school district's use of advisory committees including committee selection, structure, training and activities. (Author/HMV)

This article presents a set of procedures and functions for the elementary school pupil personnel worker or consultant to use in facilitating school change to make the school a place for total human development through learning. (JC)

The purpose of this article is to share the author's group leader counseling experiences and to provide an outline of certain techniques, personal ideas, observations, and reactions that might provide assistance and direction for other counselors. (Author)

Working from the assumption that clients who voluntarily enter counseling are in a better position to profit from it, the author proposes a comprehensive program to motivate elementary school students to seek counseling voluntarily. (RWP)

Describes the Montgomery County, Maryland Public School's model program, Project PROTECTION, an innovative approach for the detection and prevention of child abuse. It involves four phases: staff development, direct service to nonpublic schools, curriculum development, and policy revision. (Author/HMV)

This article looks at the counselor's role and responsibility in working with elementary school children who are taking prescribed medication for mental or physical health problems. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of parent education programs based on the Adlerian and behavioral models relative to each other and a control group. Results suggest that parent education programs do have an impact on parents' ideas, but not, apparently, on the behavior of the children of the parents involved. (Author/HMV)

The implication of an organized classroom guidance curriculum is far reaching. By blending cognitive and affective learning, one can teach the whole child the skills for dealing with stress, decision making, and productive living. The guidance personnel and teachers need to work together as a team. (Author)

Describes development of a program for students not achieving as expected, Positive Attitude Toward Learning. Program results indicated improved student performance and teacher attitudes. Suggests counselors be involved in curriculum and instructional problems through planning committees to help solve student problems. (JAC)

Proposes a method of standardizing the assessment units of measurement that apply to individualized education program (IEP) development. The model presented consists of four phases: (1) ability assessment, (2) achievement assessment, (3) discrepancy assessment, and (4) program development. Suggests a careful analysis of information may affect IEP…