This manual, developed after a number of statewide meetings, sets forth standards to provide a minimum regulation base upon which quality vocational education programs can be built. Policies and procedures are given for: (1) Agricultural Education, (2) Distributive Education, (3) Health Occupations Education, (4) Home Economics Education, (5) Industrial Arts, (6) Local Vocational Directors, (7) Office Education, (8) Research Coordinating Units, (9) Special Needs Programs, and (10) Trade, Technical and Industrial Education Programs. The discussion of each occupational area includes purposes, objectives, program administration, teacher qualifications, program descriptions, teacher education, and in-service education. (GEB)