This document contains the Alabama state plan for the administration and implementation of career education in kindergarten through postsecondary grades for 1978-83. Following 35 pages of introductory materials (including a state plan profile), the 16-section state plan is presented. Section 1 contains the state's career education conceptual base and definition, and evidence of commitment. The focuses of section 2 are prior efforts and accomplishments, the advisory council, surveys and assessments of need, and priorities of needs. Goals and objectives are outlined in section 3. Section 4 is concerned with the tasks essential for initial implementation of a comprehensive career education effort. Sections 5 and 6 discuss strategies for special students and the elimination of sex stereotyping. Sections 7-14 deal with career guidance; involvement of business, labor, industry, and professional community; personnel; evaluation; dissemination; postsecondary career education; experience based career education; and administration and management. Section 15 summarizes the responsibilities of every group concerned with the career development of students. Expected outcomes of implementing career education in Alabama are listed in section 16. (YLB)