The components presented in this document are general and specific recommendations for improving instruction about the Constitution, including revised versions of the seven conference papers. The papers are: "Society's Expectations for School Instruction about the Constitution: An Historical Overview" (R. Freeman Butts); "What Youth Know and Believe about the Constitution" (Karen S. Dawson); "What Adults Know and Believe about the Constitution" (Peter F. Nardulli); "Mandates on the Constitution" (Charles J. White); "Treatment of the Constitution in American History Textbooks" (John J. Patrick); "Treatment of the Constitution in Civics and Government Textbooks" (Richard C. Remy); and "Treatment of the Constitution in School-Based Non-Traditional Programs" (Mary Jane Turner). The document includes a list of conference recommendations. (BZ)