This guide provides information for use in achieving sex equity in industrial arts programs. Listed first are a series of standards pertaining to sex equity in industrial arts programs. Following a discussion of the impact of social change on education, the concept of sex equity is examined. Defined next are the major terms used in the guide. The issue of sex equity and industrial arts education is examined briefly. Covered next are the following strategies for achieving sex equity: (1) assessing sex-fair teaching behaviors, (2) reviewing guidelines for sex-fair language, (3) evaluating curriculum and instructional materials, (4) determining progress toward achieving sex equity, and (5) planning future progress. Also provided are information on resource personnel and selected references. (A series of related industrial arts program guides are available separately--see note.) (MN)