This phased Shorthand Program is designed to allow each student to move as rapidly toward achieving the goal of vocational competence as his motivation, ability, and time permit. Successful completion of the program is based upon the student's ability to meet the minimum Terminal Performance Objectives. Students completing this program are certified by the San Mateo Union High School District as having attained at least the entry level requirements for employment in stenographic, secretarial, and related occupations. Included in the four phases of this program are suggestions concerning (1) grade placement, (2) prerequisites, (3) rationale, (4) general objectives, (5) instructional content, (6) evaluation, and the related terminal performance objectives. Since the program is intended to be a performance based curriculum, the student may complete the four phases in a short period of time or extend them over several semesters, depending on his skill achievement. This document is a revision of ED 043 727. (JS)