This document provides standards of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification relating to the development, content, and periodic review of teacher education programs. It is also a guide for institutions planning revisions of existing programs or seeking to develop new teacher education programs. Chapter one outlines state administrative procedural standards. Chapter two presents an overview of the organization and administration of teacher education. In chapter three, curriculum principles and standards are examined, including those applicable to basic programs, and curriculum development and planning. General and specific standards are presented for all subjects taught in elementary and secondary schools in chapter four. Chapter five discusses standards that guide innovative and experimental programs. The final chapter provides guidelines for approving competency based programs. (JD)