This handbook is designed to assist counselors in developing a comprehensive guidance program and is based on the assumption that guidance programs should be an integral part of the total educational system, tailor-made to meet the specific goals and needs of all students. Components include: (1) the role of the counselor; (2) certification and professional development; (2) program planning, implementation, and evaluation; (3) individual and group counseling activities; (4) classroom management activities; (5) career education resources and activities; (6) job/career placement; and (7) occupational information systems. Each activity section provides a list of activities and their purpose, target audience, learning objectives, equipment or materials, instructions, and evaluation. The appendices contain examples of needs assessment and evaluation instruments. (Author/HLM)