The purpose of the practicum was to develop an effective relationship between a community mental health center and the public schools. To highlight the potential effectiveness of such a relationship, the practicum involved specific provisions for services to classes of socially maladjusted and/or emotionally disturbed children. The results of the practicum demonstrated the value of involving mental health professionals as an integral part of the public school system and clearly indicated that both staff inservice programs and direct involvement programs with children could be significantly beneficial and should be continued and expanded. (Author)