In this course students will acquire knowledge and skills that are important for effective leadership and direction of K-12 school guidance counseling programs. The course is primarily intended for students who are preparing to be Guidance Directors and/or Supervisors in public schools.

History of guidance in schools, Developmental psychological foundations of guidance services, Effective schools, and school culture and climate, Models for leadership in schools, school guidance program delivery system, Comprehensive developmental guidance, Evidence-based guidance ınterventions, Technology-assisted school guidance, School guidance program management, Measuring student outcomes, Developmental and administrative supervision processes, School counselor performance evaluation, School counseling program facilities and budget, School guidance program accountability, Review of school guidance counseling outcome research, Program evaluation methods and procedures.