This proficiency guide was designed to serve as a resource for local school corporations in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum documents. It was assembled in response to an Indiana State Board of Education directive to produce a guide to aid school systems in establishing proficiencies in English language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, fine arts, health education, physical education, foreign language, and practical arts/industrial technology education. The guide specifies what every Indiana student should have the opportunity to learn in these subjects from kindergarten through 12th grade. Section 1 describes how to use the guide, section 2 presents a curriculum development model, and section 3 outlines subject area proficiency statements. The concluding sections provide philosophy statements and proficiency lists for each subject area by specific grade level or by kindergarten/primary, upper elementary, middle/junior high, and high school designations. A general bibliography and bibliographies for each subject section are included. (JHP)