For optimal effectiveness counselors must have accurate knowledge of the cultural, ethnic, and family backgrounds of the children and youth they seek to help. Counselors working in a complex school society which draws its students from various cultures must possess special personal qualities. (Author)

This article considers some of the ethical dilemmas confronting the counselor, educational diagnostician, and psychologist in the school setting. Comparisons are made between the ethical codes of the American Psychological Association, the American Personnel and Guidance Association, and actual practices in many school settings. (Author)

Presents an argument regarding the professionalism of the school counselor, and how to define and identify this professionalism. Follows with a discussion of continuing education as an important component of professionalism, and provides an example in support of the thesis. (Author)

Increasing the number of counselors in the public schools might be one of the best investments the taxpayers could make if counselors are well trained and emphasize counseling services as a means of preventing emotional and/or behavioral problems. (Author)