Responses from 42 of 49 Utah schools in which students are required to develop Student Educational and Occupational Plans indicated a high percentage of improvements in career-related activities since implementation of the comprehensive guidance model. Greater parental involvement was cited; remaining obstacles included counselor-to-student…

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)

To be comprehensive, a career guidance program must acknowledge a broader meaning of career. Attributes of comprehensive programs include a structured career planning process, activities at all levels K-adult, adequate support information, a documented plan for each participant, ongoing plan revision, equity, subjective and objective assessment…