This teacher's instructional guide, which is part of a family and consumer sciences education series focusing on a broad range of employment opportunities, is intended to assist teachers responsible for teaching one- and two-year child development programs for Texas high school students. The following are among the items included: (1) introductory materials (course description; overview of course design; list of facilities, equipment, and resources; information about Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America; instructions for using the guide); (2) pertinent Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills; (3) sample block plans and block planning master; (4) recommended instructional strategies; (5) supervised career connections experiences; (6) blended activities; (7) creative ideas for presenting the material (including team activities, resource persons, case studies, listening teams, debate, brainstorming, games, and Internet activities); (8) list of 95 resources; and (9) 105 teaching aids. The following are among the topics covered in the program: prenatal care and development; hereditary and environmental factors; growth and care of children throughout the various stages from infant to school-age child; child care agencies and services; impact of child abuse on children and families; health and wellness of children; employability skills; informed career decisions; and supervised career connections experience. (MN)