This module is part of a competency-based staff development training package which presents a systematic approach to guidance, counseling, and placement. The module acquaints the reader with the history, development, and major issues in the utilization of paraprofessionals. Its main purpose is to help the reader plan, implement, and evaluate a paraprofessional school guidance program in his own setting. The module assists the reader in preparing plans for institutionalizing the paraprofessional position, developing selection criteria, providing training, and arranging for the supervision and evaluation of the work of the paraprofessionals. (SJL)