Written as a reference for teachers of shorthand and transcription, this instructional guide is organized into three sections. The first section discusses the administration of the stenographic program and focuses on the needs, objectives, and organization of the program. Characteristics of occupational preparation programs are also noted. Section II presents seven stages of stenographic instruction: Teaching shorthand theory, reading shorthand plates, writing, dictation of familiar material, dictation of unfamiliar material, transcription, and mailable transcription. For each instructional stage a performance goal, teaching suggestions, and evaluation suggestions are included. The last section presents ways to increase the effectiveness of the stenographic program through student selection, homework assignments, timing procedures, the use of the shorthand laboratory, more realistic instruction, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, evaluation, and teacher enthusiasm. (BM)