The evolution of guidance and counselling in the United States from a position approach to the program concept is reviewed in this article. The developmental, comprehensive guidance and counselling model that is being used by many states and local districts is discussed, followed by a presentation of the steps and tasks used by local districts in making the transition to the program concept.
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