This handbook was developed to assist educators in conducting a local curriculum review as a step in improving business education programs. The major portion of the handbook is a series of 22 self-evaluation checklists that are to be used for reviewing existing courses in such areas as accounting, business, computer education, economics, shorthand, and typing. Additional sections aid in the development of a philosophy of education; list expected student outcomes; aid in preparing course outlines and in stating the concepts and skills to be taught in them; and help in listing available resources, needs and recommendations, and essential skills students need to develop. Sample program descriptions are included as are guidelines for implementing a complete curriculum review. (Author/IRT)