This model was prepared for the purpose of assisting school district personnel in Ohio to develop graded courses of study. A course of study is mandated by Ohio law to ensure commonality and continuity in the educational programs available to students within all school districts. Through identification of skills and concepts teachers are responsible for teaching, the course of study gives structure and direction to the educational program and is an official statement that prescribes what is to be taught in a given subject or area of study for all grades from K-12. It provides a broad definition of the education program in terms of philosophy, goals, and objectives. The appendices include samples of philosophy statements, goal statements, scope and sequence plans, and evaluation procedures. (JD)