This document, which reflects Mississippi's statutory requirement that instructional programs be based on core curricula and performance-based assessment, contains outlines of the instructional units required in local instructional management plans and daily lesson plans for family dynamics. The course uses skills in critical thinking, decision making, communication, conflict management, and resource management as they relate to personal development and responsible family and parenting decisions. Presented first are a course description and outline. Section I contains the curriculum frameworks for the course, and section II contains outlines of the three instructional units: dimensions of personal development, managing family systems in today's society, and parenting decisions and responsibilities. Each unit includes suggested time on tasks, competencies and objectives, teaching strategies, assessment strategies, and resources. Appended are lists of related academic topics and workplace skills for the 21st century and student competency profile. (YLB)