These criteria are designed for use by teachers and administrators to conduct a self-assessment of an industrial arts program for students and thus identify outstanding programs. General criteria are grouped under 12 standards: purpose, administration and supervision, learning resources, finances, instruction, equipment, facilities, instructional staff, leadership training, safety and health, recordkeeping and evaluation, and student populations served. Ratings are yes, no, or but, with a space for comments. It is suggested that after conducting a thorough and satisfactory self-assessment, the teacher and administrator submit the program for consideration. Specific criteria are also provided for these programs, eligible for submitting an application for consideration as an exemlary program: junior high/middle school power technology, junior high/middle school industrial materials, junior high/middle school visual communications, senior high drawing/design, senior high electricity/electronics, senior high graphic arts, senior high metalworking, senior high photography, senior high power technology, and senior high woodworking. (The program for which application is made must meet all general criteria and the set of specific criteria for that program.) (YLB)