Many colleges are exploring alternative college readiness assessment models to increase student enrollment and success in entry-level, or gateway, college courses and to more accurately identify students who would benefit from developmental instruction. Informed self-placement (ISP), an emerging method that is currently being studied by the Center…

Purpose in life has emerged as an important notion in positive psychology. It is regarded as a factor that can contribute to any individual's wellbeing. Based on a review of the literature, the authors discuss key issues that pertain to purpose in life, including how the construct is defined and conceptualised, its importance in living a…

The purpose of this comparative review was to examine the legislative evolution of school guidance and school nursing over the past century, in hopes of identifying reasons why guidance counselors have been more successful in compliance to recommended ratios than school nurses. A literature review was conducted including CINAHL, MEDLINE, ERIC and…

School counseling has evolved from a limited service into a schoolwide program focused on the developmental needs of all children. Five crucial components of school counseling programs are discussed: (1) delivery of guidance and counseling through a comprehensive K-12 developmental program; (2) involvement of parents and communities; (3)…

Examines percentage of articles on developmental and remedial guidance in Elementary School Guidance and Counseling (ESG&C). Although the literature reveals a continuing interest in theoretical discussion and practical applications of a developmental perspective in elementary school guidance programs, most articles are failing to document the…

This qualitative study investigated Hong Kong teachers' perception of a whole-school approach to guidance and its practice. Findings revealed that teachers perceived a whole-school approach as fostering student development and as a system of management. Teacher dedication, communication, and team spirit were considered as facilitating factors for…

Discusses the shortage of students entering the nursing profession and solicits counselors' help in relieving this shortage by providing an analysis of the nursing profession that may be useful in counseling students regarding their educational and career options. (NB)

Describes a study to determine the extent of present and projected future levels of school counseling privatization and to determine if differences in privatization exist in reference to school district enrollment size. Of 300 Washington school districts surveyed, 20% contracted to outside counseling providers. Privatization was significantly more…

Presents two articles by the current and former editors of the School Guidance Worker, tracing the 40-year history of the journal. Describes challenges facing the editors, and reviews trends in counseling issues appearing in the journal. (JAC)

This review examines literature on counseling techniques for use with gifted underachievers (GUA). The review begins with a discussion of definitions of underachievement and the various types of underachievement. The paper then evaluates types of counseling, counselor variables, length of counseling intervention, and grade level of counseling.…

Three forms of evaluation are required to fully evaluate comprehensive school guidance programs. First, the program must be reviewed using program standards, evidence, and documentation to establish that a written guidance program exists in a school district and that the written program matches the implemented program. Second, guidance program…

School counselors can play an important part in society's future by helping students develop into mature adults. Future financial support depends on goals, programs staffed with qualified personnel and effective evaluation. The term "Human Development Specialist" identifies this expanded approach. (JAC)

Defines psychological maltreatment of children. Discusses the damage done to children as a result of abusive behavior encountered at the school. Examines situations in which either peers or educators are perpetrators. Discusses the ethical implications for counselors. (BH)

Summarizes a review of the last twenty years of "Elementary School Guidance and Counseling" journal. Reflects on topics covered, accesses, describes the work settings of senior authors, and the kinds of interventions advocated that have influenced the practice of school counseling practice. The highest percentage of articles were…

Reviews the "Guidance Arrangements" consultation document issued with "Higher Still" (proposed new Scottish upper secondary curricula). Argues that the paper ignores the full implications for educational change in Higher Still and misses the opportunity for timely modernization of school guidance. Advocates a cross-curricular…