This handbook is designed to serve as a reference for office education instructors. Addressed in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: design and delivery of office education, teacher qualifications and certification requirements, cooperative programs, preemployment laboratory programs, advisory committees, public relations, student and professional organizations, and Texas Education Agency reports. Appendixes to the guide include a list of office education codes, lists of the essential curriculum elements and related study assignments required for students preparing for various office occupations, and a sample cooperative training plan. (MN)