Transition plans for students with special needs provide support for social and academic success while giving students an accurate picture of what to expect in high school. The Texas Comprehensive Center recommends that schools develop a comprehensive transition plan district-wide. This district plan must include the cooperation of staff from the…

High schools and middle grades schools are making special efforts to keep students in school and to help them look forward with confidence to the next stage of life. They are connecting students to adult mentors or counselors who assist them in setting goals and completing a program of study for college and career readiness. They are assisting…

Surveyed approximately 280 high school students, 125 parents, and 150 teachers to examine impact of Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program from perspective of these groups and to obtain useful information in assessing comprehensive school guidance programs. Even though survey results were positive, counselors and those responsible for guidance…

High school students, their parents, and school personnel were surveyed regarding the health and guidance related needs of adolescents. The results were analyzed and compared within both the Comprehensive School Health (CSH) and Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling (CGC) frameworks. Results suggest a need for collaboration between CSH and CGC…