This paper discusses steps that high school foreign language teachers can take to select appropriate textbooks for their classes. Teachers should: (1) determine their department's philosophy; (2) look at their students' needs; (3) ask department members for suggestions; (4) review school district guidelines; (5) examine as many textbooks as possible; (6) contact sales representative for sample textbooks, materials, and presentations; (7) examine the current textbook in use; (8) examine and compare textbooks; (9) teach sample lessons from various texts; (10) find out what other school districts are using; (11) talk to colleagues; (12) observe classes being taught with various texts; (13) discuss possible choices; (14) involve students in the process; and (15) make a selection. (Contains 4 references.) (MDM)