A handbook for use by curriculum supervisors, teachers, and administrators presents guidelines for the establishment, operation, and evaluation of foreign language programs in California. The first part outlines the state's legal provisions for foreign language study while the second section deals with sources of assistance in language programs. Part Three delineates the aims, techniques, levels and scope of a foreign language program with particular attention to FLES, personnel, instructional materials, audiolingual and audiovisual aids, testing and evaluation, bilingualism, English as a second language, study abroad, language research, and language program costs. Some 15 appendixes contain form letters, administrative forms, student study records, guidelines for equipment utilization and personnel, inservice training films, and sources of financial support. There is a brief general bibliography, and an annotated reference for English as a second language. (DS)