Explores reasons for the lack of developmental guidance programs in Catholic elementary schools. Presents a developmental guidance model to encourage total development of all students. Describes resources for elementary school guidance including shared personnel and intern programs, and presents guidelines from public school programs. (JAC)

Describes procedures for writing an effective counseling curriculum guide to meet the individual needs of children, kindergarten through grade 12, based on the guide developed at the Vestavia Hills School System. Focuses on the importance of a developmental guide, special education and career preparation, and selection of appropriate content. (JAC)