A current sampling of school guidance activities in selected countries reveals that guidance services for school-age youth are still unique to American education, though interest and activity are increasing abroad. (MJB)

Explores Scotland's attempts to make available to school children the advice and support of trained social workers. Compares present developments and trends in Scotland and England and draws attention to current issues. (Author)

To isolate variables present in school psychologists which may enhance effective delivery of psychological services, other school staff were asked to evaluate the performance of their psychologist. They perceived those psychologists with four to nine years experience as the most effective. The level of training yielded conflicting results. (Author)