The guide consists of behaviorally stated, developmentally sequenced curriculum objectives for mentally retarded students from preprimary through high school levels. Five major sections present detailed skill objectives in the following areas: (1) basic academic skills (motor development, perceptual development, language development, reading, mathematics, time and calendar, measurement, money, writing, spelling, study skills, and physical education); (2) personal and social awareness (self-identity; interpersonal relations; health, safety, and first aid; social science; and natural science); (3) life skills (daily living skills, household skills, travel, community skills); (4) career education (work habits, career exploration, career preparation); (5) leisure time activities (outdoor recreation; indoor recreation; arts, crafts, and hobbies; public recreational activities). (JW)