Five phases for establishing and improving Pre-K-12 comprehensive guidance and counseling programs serve as the organizational framework for this enduring, influential textbook written for counselor educators and their students, school leaders, practicing school counselors, and state or district supervisors. The fifth edition of this bestseller…

This document presents 16 domains and goals of a school district's guidance curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12. The goals described indicate that the program will help students to: (1) understand and respect themselves, including physical and mental health, physical and intellectual development, and personality development; (2)…

Describes how Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas, changed its guidance program and the roles of the school counselors in that program. Discusses each of the 11 steps taken first by counselors and administrative leaders and subsequently by all counselors and their principals. (NB)

The four phases of developing and implementing a comprehensive guidance program (planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating) as described by Mitchell and Gysbers (1978) are used as the organizers for this book. Chapter 1 traces the evolution of guidance in the schools from the turn of the century. The changing influences, emphases, and…

In order to be responsive to continuing societal and individual changes, education must look to reforming the entire educational enterprise, including guidance in the schools. This text provides a model for planning comprehensive, effective guidance programs in grades K-12. It is written for school counselors, directors of guidance, guidance…

What is the job of guidance program staff leaders? Specific, practical support is provided for bringing guidance and program staff together for successful implementation of programs and advocating for them outside the department. Part I, "School Guidance Program Staff Leadership: Evolving Concepts and Practices," addresses overall program…