Describes the type of organization known as a charrette; relates its effects to the larger social process, and examines some aspects of the technical and advisory roles of mental health consultants participating in this process, making recommendations where needed. (Author/JM)

Presented is a rationale accompanied by specific techniques and concepts for counselor use when consulting with teachers about classes as groups. (Author)

Originally presented at the annual meeting of the American Association on Mental Deficiency (May 1968). (JM)

Studied relationships among self-concept, life change experiences (units), satisfaction with school, commitment to classwork, and reactions to teachers in elementary school children. Results indicated young children are experiencing an increased rate of change. There was a significant negative correlation between students' self-concept scores and…

This exploratory study investigated the impact of school psychologists' consultation skills, schools' organizational climates, and principals' leadership behaviors on elementary school teachers' usage of school-based consultation services. (Author/PN)

This case study illustrates how behavioral consultation can be integrated by the school psychologist using a modification and expansion of Kennedy's "rapid treatment procedure" in eliminating school phobia. The importance of including teachers, parents, and administrators as consultees and participants in the decision-making process is…

A personal approach to instructional development that uses teaching consultants is described and illustrated with anecdotes from the first year of one such service at a large midwestern university. This individualized approach emphasizes the particular needs, interests, and limitations of each teacher-client on a case-by-case basis. (JMD)

Outlines the activities of a recently created section of the Italian Center for Applied Linguistics (CILA), dealing with "Teaching Italian Abroad." Describes these activities as encompassing four areas: research, teaching methodology, consultation, teachers' training and bibliographical information. Lists statistical surveys, research papers, and…

Principals indicated that the school psychologist was most helpful when providing the traditional services of psychological testing, personality and emotional assessment, consultation, and screening. Changes desired were more time and an increase in counseling, preventive mental health, and inservice training. (Author)

Provides guidelines and practical ideas for counselors interested in functioning as consultants within a developmental framework. A nine-step model for planning, conducting, and evaluating in-service work with school staffs is described and an in-service workshop format focusing on self-concept is provided. (Author)

A model child evaluation center was established in a public school to demonstrate alternative methods for providing psychoeducational services, and function as a field training clinic for school psychologists. The center was successful in encouraging teachers to utilize consultative services, and in reducing referrals for psychological evaluation.…

Consultation is a potentially effective method for creating change in a large multilevel system. University counseling centers are shown to be good sources of internal consulting assistance. The consultation process, forms of consultation often used in university settings, and a case example are presented and discussed. (Author/CC)

Consultation is primarily a problem-solving process. This exploratory research suggests that the consultant's expertise in the problem area, personal characteristics, and the skill to establish a cooperative working relationship are the most critical behaviors for success. (Author)

This paper describes a pilot study in which continuous support through on-line consultation services provided to a principal, a regular teacher, a resource room teacher, and a teacher aide responsible for a profoundly deaf student in a rural Saskatchewan community. Evaluation concluded the program was successful. (DB)

The General Education Collaboration Model is designed to support general educators teaching mainstreamed disabled students, through collaboration with special educators. The model is based on flexible departmentalization, program ownership, identification and development of supportive attitudes, student assessment as a measure of program…