National Convention of School at CCRT, Dwarka

S S Dogra

National Convention of School Counsellors on “Managing Behavior Problems in Contemporary Socio-Educational Environment” was organized by Institute of Counsellors Training Research and Consultancy, on 17 th September 2009 at CCRT Auditorium, 15A, Sector-7, Dwarka, New Delhi-75.The summit themes were relevant for Counsellors, Teacher-Counsellors (Teachers who are involved in guiding and counselling students in addition to their usual responsibilities), Department Heads, Coordinators and HMs.
Dr.V.S.Ravindran (Director General- ICTRC, Prof.R.Pillai-Vice Chancellor-IGNOU, Prof.Manju Mehta and Prof.Usha Grover delivered useful tips to motivate and guide teachers and parents in managing behavior problems. But owing to the complex nature of present-day problems the Counsellors/Teacher-Counsellors need to continuously update their knowledge and skills.The objective of this convention was to equip school counsellors with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill their noble responsibility.