New York State's syllabus for instruction in Latin is designed to help local school district personnel fulfill state mandates and develop curricula consistent with state standards. It identifies the components of intended learning outcomes and implications for instruction, but does not specify instructional methods to be used. The guide outlines the overall educational philosophy and communicative approach on which the syllabus is based; describes the benefits of studying Latin; states the syllabus goals and their relationship to specific Board of Regents goals; defines and describes the four components of communication (functions, situations, topics, and proficiencies) and their relationship to the intended learning outcomes; identifies areas of linguistic and cultural study to be addressed; lists the intended learning outcomes; describes a curriculum development process that can be used locally; offers suggestions for teaching Latin for communication and presents a classroom example integrating the elements and components of communication; suggests interdisciplinary activities to enhance language instruction; describes uses of technology for enhancing instruction; and discusses the role of evaluation in language instruction. A list of overall Board of Regents goals for elementary and secondary education is appended. (MSE)