This affirmative action (AA) guide is intended to identify and remove discriminatory employment practices that may still exist in the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction (DPI). DPI extends equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, political affiliation, or national origin. Supervising personnel must make positive efforts to prevent discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment. The following policies, actions, and responsibilities are outlined: (1) EEO/AA Policy; (2) Sexual Harassment Policy/Plan; (3) policy dissemination; (4) program responsibilities; (5) a female and minority workforce analysis by survey of employment distribution by race and sex; (6) goals and timetables; (7) AA programs; and (8) program evaluation. Statistical data are included on 10 tables and 9 graphs. The following material is appended: (1) equal opportunity employment form; (2) exit interview form; (3) employee's performance evaluation form; (4) affirmative action list of recruitment sources; (5) recruitment and employment guidelines; (6) employment authorization/vacancy announcement form; (7) recommendation for employment/promotion/transfer form; and (8) six tables of statistical data on 1988 manpower information for affirmative action programs in North Carolina. (FMW)