Nine articles focus on issues about the preparation of school counselors, including counselor training programs, career education, academic qualifications, counselor renewal, and personal characteristics. A preventive counseling model for teaching teachers basic counseling skills is also presented. (HLM)

Describes in nine articles several Canadian elementary and secondary guidance programs. Discusses the counselor's role and his/her relationship with other school personnel, the community, and as a change agent. Also examines career counseling and planning, peer relationships, study skills improvement, student and teacher involvement. (JAC)