The concept of "curriculum alignment" is based on the principle that, if instructional accomplishments are to be reliably obtained, three things must line up: instructional objectives, testing systems, and classroom instruction. The task of aligning a curriculum is described as requiring four attitudinal approaches: (1) Teachers and administrators need to know what it is that they are responsible for teaching; (2) Teachers need to make decisions about time, materials, and teaching strategies appropriate for helping students learn the skills that are specified in the objectives; (3) Teachers should monitor the progress that they are making on implementing the plan; and (4) Teachers and administrators must assess the results of the school year, identify strengths and weaknesses, and incorporate the assessment into planning for the next year. A teachers' guide to curriculum alignment is appended. (JD)