The Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program Model for K-12 career guidance has two components: (1) structural, which includes program direction, support, resources, philosophy, facilities, staffing, and budget; and (2) programmatic, consisting of guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support. (SK)

This publication brings together the basic elements needed to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive guidance and counseling program in local school districts. As a companion publication it provides supporting documentation, materials, and resources to implement the basic framework. Seventeen standards that provide the structure and…

Nationwide experience over the last 20 years strongly suggests that state and local education agencies must work together to establish a common vision, standards, and common expectations--a framework--for their comprehensive guidance and counseling programs. This document presents a framework that brings together the basic elements to develop,…

The Build Initiative is a multi-state partnership created to help states develop a coordinated system of programs, policies, and services that is responsive to the needs of families, careful in the use of private and public resources and effective in preparing the youngest children for a successful future. New Jersey is one of nine states selected…