This study aims to examine the opinions of preschool teachers on guidance and psychological counseling services. The method of the study is qualitative research design. The research data were collected via the interviews with the preschool teachers. The study group of the research consists of 24 preschool teachers working in Yozgat city in Turkey.…

Surveys the broad range of existing programs and notes the implications for administrators. (Author)

The author maintains that guidance services must be the channel through which school graduates will move into their world of activity, and guidance counselors must involve parents in their efforts to assess and co-ordinate, guide and advise. (Author)

The State Department of Education of Hawaii conducted a guidance study which attempts to help the individual student achieve success personally, socially, and also academically by planning for his education and career. The total development of all students is considered. Due to common growth patterns of children, the program was divided into three…

Counseling programs have suffered from a lack of preciseness in defining the role and function of counselors. This issue of the "Bulletin" presents programs that can help resolve this lack of precision. (Author/IRT)

Describes the process, and the hazards, involved in conducting a needs assessment for a counseling program. (IRT)

This report describes the findings and recommendations of a study of guidance and pupil services in Massachusetts. Its purpose was to identify guidelines and directions for continued development of pupil services in Massachusetts. The first chapter gives the scope of pupil services including: (1) guidance, (2) counseling, (3) remedial help, (4)…

Provides an overview of a team approach to pupil personnel services that allows the counselor to function as a generalist in guidance and counseling. (Author/IRT)

Describes the mechanics of writing a behavior contract. Included is a behavior contract written for one 13 year-old student. (HMV)

This paper covers types of vocationally related research and projects that practicing counselors would like to see done, followed by some suggestions for potential application of these topics. It is hoped that some school counselors will be encouraged to conduct research in their local setting. (Author/CG)

This is a brief summary of two innovative approaches not only to counseling services but also to counselor training: (1) the use of television for feedback purposes and for wide dissemination of guidance information and (2) the use of microcounseling as a training technique to improve counselor behaviors. (CJ)

Reviews the contents of volumes 41 to 47 (1962 through 1969) of the Personnel and Guidance Journal, focusing on its composition, its authors, and several aspects of its articles such as methodology, setting, and contents. Discusses relative emphases and trends. (Author/CJ)

The 1987-88 status of the Guaranteed Guidance and Counseling Program of the Portland Public Schools (Oregon), which was piloted in 1983-84, is described and evaluated. The program is based on a model of secondary school guidance and counseling that: (1) lets schools determine what services are delivered; and (2) emphasizes group, rather than…

Describes improvements in the guidance program at one high school after three major changes were instituted to attain greater flexibility. The changes were: (1) allowing students to choose their counselors; (2) allowing counselors to arrange their own schedules; and (3) recruiting volunteers from the community to help with clerical duties. (HMV)