The purpose of this research was to replicate and expand an innovative program for counselor- teacher collaboration with adolescents in the secondary school classroom. The aim of the program was therapeutic modification of the learning environment for potentially "alienated" adolescents. (Author)

This information analysis paper, based on a search of the ERIC data base, presents an in-depth analysis of current topics in group guidance. A variety of group guidance models are discussed, then issues and trends resulting from their implementation are analyzed. Implications are stated for further development of group approaches to guidance…

Presents recommendations for developing the content of career development activities in secondary schools, including basic academic skills, occupational skills, job-seeking skills, world of work knowledge, and work values. Also presents recommendations to improve the delivery of career development activities in secondary schools and discusses the…

To develop effective career counseling programs that include minorities, additional research is needed to meet the needs of students whose language, modes of conceptualization and culture vary from the dominant culture. Appropriate career counseling can assist students in understanding the maze of options available. The author suggests goals and…

Describes school counselor intervention program used for facilitating the personal development of adolescents. Notes that intervention occurred through activities that were designed for black female adolescents in a secondary public school. Describes how goals were met through structured developmental activities, counseling sessions, and organized…

Discusses the role and responsibilities of the school counselor for guidance programs. Indicates that these programs must be comprehensive, planned, and sequential in nature, and require collaboration of all staff to be most effective. Presents implications for the development and implementation of these programs. (JOW)

A project was designed to expand the career guidance, counseling, placement, and follow-up services for early school leavers and adults in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A project coordinator met with staff at various schools to develop ways to expand career service for early school leavers. Students with high rates of absenteeism or discipline problems…

Demonstrates the role of a school counselor in establishing a substance abuse prevention effort and describes specific steps taken in a rural community to deal with adolescent drug problems. School and local mental health counselors were crucial to development of the program. (JAC)

This paper describes a model training program designed to prepare high school guidance counselors to meet the challenge of expanding women's career options. In particular, it addresses the role which counselors may play in encouraging young women to acquire adequate mathematical preparation during their high school years. The first half of the…

Describes the benefits of community-based career education and offers suggestions on setting up a program. Discusses locating and recruiting community resources, placement of students in the community site, follow-up interviews and other liaison activities which help students apply academic knowledge, test the feasibility of plans and develop…

Four issues of the newsletter of the Hill Top Preparatory School (Rosemont, Pennsylvania) which provides secondary educational services to learning-disabled adolescents are presented. Issues typically have one or two major articles. Article titles and authors are as follows: "The Parents of Exceptional Children: What Helps Them Cope with…

The author discusses a career education program for secondary level disabled students and considers the role of the community and industry in improving educational services. Among seven issues which may be covered in a career development class are self awareness, career and personal assessment, career exploration, and career placement. Other…

This module is designed to help educators understand the roles and responsibilities of counselors in relation to special needs students. The guide includes a list of definitions and uses a question-and-answer format to provide information on the provisions of the Carl D. Perkins Act regarding counseling activities; the role of a special needs…

A project was conducted to develop and implement a school and community-based guidance, counseling, placement, and follow-up program that would place counselors and support personnel in an optimum position to meet the individual career-planning needs of every student, including the occupationally inclined. Specific project goals were to develop…