This study relates the effect evaluations had on changes in existing guidance programs. Ohio schools (n=20) that had completed an evaluation the previous year were studied. Of the 357 recommendations made to the evaluated schools, nearly one-third were fully implemented within one year and another one-third were in process of implementation.…

This article lists the difficulties involved in conducting evaluations of guidance and counseling programs. Of the difficulties listed only those that dealt specifically with measurement terms are discussed. Some examples are provided of alternative means to the traditional approaches of measurement related to evaluation in general and guidance in…