One of a series of instructional packets to aid schools in reducing sex stereotypes, this inservice guide for use with school personnel is designed to increase their awareness of ways textbooks and instructional materials contribute toward limiting student options. Included are avenues personnel can take to counter stereotypical messages relayed by educational materials. Contents include a leader's script (material to be presented), three transparency masters, three handout masters, a class discussion guide, and a resource list for further exploring of stereotyping found in educational material. Topics covered include depicting men and women in career materials, how language can reflect limited options, checklists of countering activities, and rating form for evaluating instructional materials. The packet is designed for use alone, in combination with other packets (see Note), or to supplement existing inservice units. (JT)