This guide presents a systematic approach to developing competencies that will enable teacher-coordinators to meet effectively the occupational needs of students and to provide a source of well-trained individuals for business and office occupations. The guide consists of ten competency-based instructional modules which outline procedures for initiating, developing, operating, improving, and evaluating cooperative office education (COE). Module titles are (1) What COE Is and Is Not, (2) Determine the Need for a COE Program, (3) Student Recruitment, (4) Student Selection, (5) Organization of Instruction, (6) Finding Training Stations, (7) Completing Training Plans, (8) COE Student Job Placement, (9) Conducting Coordination Activities, and (10) Sponsor Development. Eacb module consists of a rationale, objectives, learning activities, criterion test, and model answers. (LRA)