This guide describes a program designed to provide secondary school students with an adult mentor or advocate in order to facilitate the educational process in public schools. The role of teachers in student guidance is discussed, the rationale for the program is outlined, and the roles of the counselor and administrator are described. Organization and scheduling of the guidance groups are discussed along with program suggestions of problem-solving sessions, group projects, special events, guest speakers, and discipline concerns; several specific programs are also described. The skills required to integrate guidance with classroom teaching are discussed and resources for teachers, including the counselor, are outlined. A selected bibliography of student advisement programs that outline specific ways of how the program has to fit the unique requirements of individual schools is appended along with a general bibliography. (JAC)