This curriculum guide, one of a series developed to assist those involved in implementing career education programs concerned with public service occupations, contains the basic instructional material recommended for the area of educational services preparation. The units described are: (1) human growth and development, (2) how people learn, (3) the disadvantaged student, (4) instructional methods, (5) basic skills in the language arts, (6) educational techniques and materials, and (7) testing and evaluation. The guide offers suggestions for course content, teaching materials, and instructional objectives as well as teacher and student activities helpful in preparing individuals for educational entry-level positions in public service occupations. Related documents are available in this issue as VT 020 794-VT 020 796 and VT 020 856. (Author/MF)