AN IDENTIFICATION OF THE CONCEPTUAL ELEMENTS LEADING TO A RATIONALE FOR THE GUIDANCE FUNCTION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS INVESTIGATED, UTILIZING THE RESULTS OF RESEARCH AND GUIDANCE EXPERIENCE, AND PHILOSOPHICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS. THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDED THE PREPARATION OF A TENTATIVE POSITION STATEMENT OR WORKING…

The need for a comprehensive elementary guidance bibliography led to the compilation of this publication. Sources are listed according to the following major headings: (1) Philosophy, Theory, and/or Definition; (2) Initiation of an Elementary Guidance Program; (3) Individual Counseling; (4) Group Counseling; (5) Group Guidance in the Elementary…

A vigorous and effective counseling program should be implemented at the elementary school level. (CK)

This checklist reflects a consensus of 19 guidance experts on what is necessary for a totally superior K-8 guidance program. (Author)

The growth of guidance programs in elementary schools has been rapid in recent years as industrialization, urbanization, population growth and mobility, and occupational specialization have called for individualized education beginning in the early years. This paper discusses (a) the relationship of elementary guidance to instruction, with…

When the National Defense Education Act was amended in 1965 to include elementary as well as secondary schools, the Division of Guidance and Testing set aside $200,000 annually to establish pilot, demonstration, or experimental projects in elementary school guidance. A total of 23 school districts conducted projects during the following three year…

Because there was a need for counseling services in the elementary school, seven districts joined together in a cooperative effort to provide guidance services. The staff consisted of a project director, four elementary school counselors, a school psychologist, and consultant aid from the college level to serve a population of approximately 2,000…

This pamphlet on the role of elementary school guidance was designed for use by individuals affiliated with the elementary school. Because the school is developmental rather than selective, every member of the school staff must possess skills to adapt experiences to meet the student's needs. The study of children is an essential skill involving:…

This issue of Communique features in its major article, activities for elementary school guidance, including role playing, word games, and career units. Regular features of the monthly newsletter are also presented: (1) new materials; (2) matters of interest to helping professionals; and (3) research findings. (CJ)

This study presents evidence that seems partially to confirm techniques consistent with an education model for elementary school guidance. (Author)

The author suggests that Counselors, in alliance with capable researchers, should begin to examine their activities and ascertain their effectiveness. (Author)

Elementary guidance, deriving much of its content from the developmental phenomena of middle childhood, is viewed as the maximization of human potentiality in the total range of the population. Included in the list of elementary school guidance objectives are (1) aiding academic development, (2) helping children develop health self-concepts, (3)…

A sequential career awareness model is described. The model attempts to increase the success identity of small groups of elementary school children, grades four to six. (Author)

Forty-eight entries include journal articles, books, curriculum guides, conference reports, and speeches on career education. Topics cover general overviews, resource materials, activity units and program descriptions. (KM)