The report describes the goals and achievements of a project to develop a competency based curriculum for paraprofessionals serving severely, profoundly, and multiply handicapped persons. The development of curriculum modules in health care, special education, communication, and recreation is discussed, and field testing procedures with employees at a state institution for the mentally retarded are reviewed. Nine program objectives are listed, covering validation of competencies and modules, selection of delivery mode, development of materials/procedures for orientation, dissemination, and management. Third party evaluation results are noted for each objective. Extensive appendixes include sample forms and a paper by J. Secrist, "Statewide Inservice Training Programs for Paraprofessionals: A Selected Review." (CL)