Educational excellence must be measured in terms of all of a school's programs, and the keystone of a comprehensive counseling program is a credible system for evaluation. Guidance plans must address the developmental needs of all students. (MD)

The St. Joseph School District (Missouri) developed a school counseling program to fit its own unique circumstances. The Gysbers model (1981) provided the structure from which the program developed its priorities. Includes a figure outlining the four components of a counseling program. (MD)

Describes a comprehensive guidance model designed to help the middle school student achieve the developmental and learning tasks of transescence and outlines a step-by-step plan for implementing the model. (Author/IRT)

Discusses four premises to help school leaders align career development with curricula, design supportive professional-development activities, and increase employer and parent involvement. Educators, parents, employers, and community members must help students become future-directed. Students also need parental assistance, a comprehensive guidance…

A comprehensive counseling program encouraging all students to reach their potential, learn effective interpersonal skills, understand career information and requisite educational pathways, and accept responsibility for their choices will produce better learners and highly skilled workers. Principals can help by establishing and maintaining a…