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........ Web Tours     Part 10: Guidance and Counseling     1. The School Counselor The National Association of School Psychologists http://www.naspweb.org/ Discover successful strategies for parent/educator conferences, homework routines, learning disorder management, and a wide variety of additional topics. 2. Elementary, Secondary and Postsecondary Guidance and Counseling [go to top] ERIC School Counseling Services http://www.library.unt.edu/ericscs/ This resource offers an online library that houses a multitude of documents about school counseling topics, including ethics, professional development, and conflict resolution. 3. Human Growth and Psychological Development [go to top] "How Are the Children?" Report on Early Childhood Development and Learning http://www.ed.gov/pubs/How_Children/ This publication from the U.S. Department of Education highlights best practices in early childhood education and includes details about brain research, the importance of family involvement, and children's needs for diverse stimuli. 4. Assessment and Appraisal [go to top] Association for Assessment in Counseling (AAC) http://www.aac.uc.edu/aac/index.html This resource offers publications and resources that detail new forms of assessment, including portfolios, as well as methods for assessing special populations and selecting best assessment instruments and techniques. 5. Counseling Specific Populations [go to top] LD Online http://www.ldonline.org/ Access information about learning disabilities at this extensive Web site. Specific topics such as postsecondary education, reading disabilities, and classroom strategies are highlighted each month, and a special section for children is included. 6. Working with Families/Consultation [go to top] The National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education http://www.ncpie.org/ This organization provides guidelines for creating school and family partnerships. An extensive list of resources is available that emphasizes the roles families can play in their children's education. 7. Career Counseling [go to top] National Career Development Association http://ncda.org/ This Web site offers answers to most frequently asked questions regarding career planning and development. Career Developments, an online publication, discusses current issues and events occurring in the field. 8. Crisis Intervention [go to top] FEMA for Kids: Resources for Teachers http://www.fema.gov/kids/teacher.htm Steps for helping children through disasters and related stress and anxiety are discussed. The Web site includes activities and student handouts that provide approaches for managing crisis-related stress and trauma. 9. General Guidance and Counseling Resources [go to top] World Counseling Network http://www.counselingnetwork.com/ This Web site unites counseling professionals worldwide. Join discussion groups and participate in online chats. An extensive list of resources is available that includes counseling organizations, services, and publications. 10. Individual and Group Counseling [go to top] National Mental Health Services: Knowledge Exchange Network http://www.mentalhealth.org/ Publications, databases, and referrals to national resources and organizations are available at this Web site. Subject areas include child and family health, emergency assistance, and mental health statistical information.   Copyright © 2001 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved.