Table of Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Authors xv
Part I PlanningChapter 1 Evolution of Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Programs: From Position to Services to Program 3
Chapter 2 A Comprehensive School Guidance and Counseling Program: Getting Organized to Get There From Where You Are 39
Chapter 3 A Comprehensive Guidance and CounselingProgram: Theoretical Foundations and Organizational Structure 57
Chapter 4 Assessing Your Current Guidance and Counseling Program 91
Part II DesigningChapter 5 Designing Your Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program 139
Chapter 6 Planning Your Transition to a Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program 187
Part III ImplementingChapter 7 Making Your Transition to a Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program 223
Chapter 8 Managing Your New Program 267
Chapter 9 Ensuring School Counselor Competency 305Part IV EvaluatingChapter 10 Evaluating Your Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program, Its Personnel, and Its Results 353
Part V EnhancingChapter 11 Enhancing Your Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program on the Basis of Needs and Evaluation Data 381
AppendixesA. American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards for School Counselors 405
B. Guidelines and Template for Conducting an Annual Time–Task Analysis 419
C. Guidance Program Evaluation Surveys 431
D. Sample Board of Education Policies for Referrals and for Student Guidance and Counseling Programs 439
E. Sample Job Descriptions 445
F. Procedures for Helping Students Manage Personal Crises 453
G. Impact of Program Balance and Ratio on Program Implementation 457
H. Multicultural Counseling Competencies 463
I. A Procedure for Addressing Parental Concerns 467
J. Presenting . . . Your Professional School Counselor 469
K. Reassignment of Nonguidance Duties 473
L. Sample Activity Plan Formats 477
M. Descriptors Related to Evaluation Categories 483
N. Observation Forms for Counseling, Consultation, and Referral Skills 497
O. Standards for a Guidance Program Audit 501
P. Sample Memo Regarding Major Changes and New Program Recommendations 511
Index 513