This book contains 27 papers on the development of national standards for family and consumer sciences (FACS) education. The following papers are included: "Leadership for Change: Developing the National Standards" (Peggy Wild); "National Standards Model" (Wanda S. Fox); "Reasoning for Action" (Wanda S. Fox, Janet F. Laster); "Career, Community, and Family Connections" (Wendy L. Way); "Consumer and Family Resources" (Pat F. Zito, Roberta G. Brown); "Consumer Services" (Joan Quilling); "Early Childhood, Education, and Services" (Carolyn T. Drugge); "Facilities Management and Maintenance" (Paul A. Johnson); "Family" (M. Marty Rossmann); "Family and Community Services" (Marilyn Swierk, Christine B. Sweklo); "Food Production and Services" (Patricia Bohlender); "Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition" (Robert W. Cullen, Connie J. Ley, Susan P. Burge); "Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation" (Deborah Breiter); "Housing, Interiors, and Furnishings" (Kim C. Datwyler, Joan R. McFadden, Troy Christensen); "Human Development" (Caryl Wogensen); "Interpersonal Relationships" (Cheryl L. Lee); "Nutrition and Wellness" (Sally J. Yahnke, Janice R. Wissman); "Parenting" (Ruth Thomas); "Textiles and Apparel" (Susan C. Reynolds, Diane L. Watson-Maile); "Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America" (Julie G. Bell); "Implementing Process in FACS Classrooms" (Anne W. Ashby, Madonna A. Conkin, Emily J. O'Connor); "Strategies for State Leadership" (Cynthia Arendt, Heather Boggs, Sharron Glasscock); "Using Scenario Assessments" (Marilyn H. Kucera, Bonnie G. Perkins);"Implications for Evaluation" (Roberta A. White, C. Michael Loyd); "Impetus for a Research Agenda" (Norma Bobbitt, June Youatt); "Influencing Public Policy" (Judith A. Hetherly); and "Charting Our Future Using National Standards: From Symbols to Action" (Ann Vail). Many papers include substantial bibliographies. (MN)