These guidelines and quality indicators are designed to help providers of vocational programs and services in California to identify policies, procedures, and practices that are exemplary or that might be improved. Addressed in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: planning; fiscal resources; facilities, equipment, and materials; advisory committees; curriculum; vocational student organizations; staff; special needs; guidance services; equal access; articulation; cooperative vocational education; work experience education; and evaluation. Each section contains one or more general area guidelines, quality indicators, a section summary, and an action plan. (MN)