Abstract
The school child occupies a unique position in that while he is still immature and living in close relationship with his family, a great part of his waking life is nevertheless spent in school where he comes under the direct influence of professional persons. There should be a comprehensive, coordinated Child Guidance Service within the school system which operates at every level of the organization to exploit to the fullest extent the opportunities presented to bring to the school age child every possible benefit of modern knowledge in the mental health field.
From 10–15% of the school population may be classified as “exceptional children”. Their needs are best met when their over-all program is planned by a team composed of the personnel of the Special Education Services, the Health Services, and the Child Guidance Services. The team functions best when the organization brings these persons under one administrative authority. Suggestions have been made in regard to the numbers of specially trained personnel required in the Child Guidance Services, and diagrams were presented outlining a model administrative organization covering the whole of the pupil-personnel services.