This publication is one of a series designed to inform and assist those responsible for foreign language instruction, including teachers, administrators, supervisors, and those engaged in teacher education. The complete series serves as a curriculum guide. The format of the series is such that it can be revised so as to keep materials current. Each publication is punched so that it may be placed in a binder. Part one of this volume deals with the components of the foreign language curriculum. A schematic is provided that summarizes the types of sequential and non-sequential foreign language offerings available at the secondary level in Virginia. Sequential programs are then discussed, followed by descriptions of development courses, combined-level classes, mini-courses, and interdisciplinary development courses, combined-level classes, mini-courses, and interdisciplinary courses. In part two of the volume, the following are briefly discussed: secondary school enrollment trends; reasons for studying foreign languages; accreditation; college foreign language requirements; guidelines for elementary and secondary foreign language programs; curriculum, including FLES, English as a second language, and bilingual education; course credits; teachers, department chairpersons and supervisors; the use of community resources; travel or study abroad (including "Guidelines for the Evaluation of Foreign Study Programs for Secondary School Students"); program evaluation; materials and equipment; and budget preparation. (KM)