This guide was the product of a national conference and regional seminars, and is intended to help state and local administrators, curriculum specialists, supervisors, and teachers in establishing and operating programs of curriculum development for programs of vocational and technical education. The guidelines, representing broad approaches to the many problems of curriculum development, are to be used as a basis for reflective thinking. Included are: (1) Concepts and Assumptions, (2) Curriculum Development, Dissemination, and Coordination, (3) Standards for Curriculum Development, (4) Special Sources of Curriculum Materials, (5) Evaluation of Curriculum and Curriculum Materials, (6) Professional Development of Personnel in Curriculum Activities, and (7) National Implications. A bibliography, a list of governmental agencies with potential resources for vocational and technical education, and supported steps in curriculum development, modification and improvement are appended. (GR)