Without structured guidance activities, students may drift through high school without learning about all of the career opportunities available and without gaining the skills that can help them take advantage of those opportunities. They may also be in danger of failing to continue on to postsecondary education, or even worse, of dropping out of…

Discusses a survey of 200 counselors, placement coordinators, vocational resource educators, and administrators on the priorities regarding services to handicapped and disadvantaged students. Discusses the importance of guidance counselors to the transition of special needs students. (JOW)