The guide contains 35 instructional packages for preparing career education administrators. Each of the instructional packages contains a rationale, a competency statement, instructional objectives, a pre-assessment, a listing of possible learning activities, and a proficiency test. In some cases supplementary or support materials are also included. The first of five sections of the guide is on general administration and contains packages on: organization structuring, record keeping, using data, solving problems, managing by objectives, scheduling, school plant planning, establishing accident prevention programs, budgeting, purchasing, developing an educational philosophy, writing reports, and demonstrating professional behavior. Section 2 on program planning contains packages on: using external resources, meeting program approval budget requirements, planning programing budgeting systems, preparation of the one- and five-year plan, implementing career education programs, evaluating programs, constructing vocational surveys, and establishing cooperative programs. Packages in section 3 on personnel cover: developing job descriptions, ranking candidates, interviewing and hiring, orienting staff, in-service training, evaluating instruction, identifying legal requirements for personnel dismissal, and resolving grievances. Packages in section 4 on public relations cover: involving advisory groups, enlisting community support, and disseminating program information. Section 5 packages on student services cover: vocational counseling, reducing drop-outs, and working with special needs students. (JR)