This bulletin, designed to help upgrade swimming and water safety instruction in schools, is divided into nine sections. The introductory section includes values of swimming and water safety instruction, and the scope and objectives of the program. Section two, "Organization and Administration," discusses the roles of administrators, supervisors, teachers, and swim leaders; pool operation; medical excuses; presession inspection of the pool; routine and emergency procedures; and programs in schools without pools. Section three, "Scope and Sequence," presents a summary of American Red Cross swimming courses and includes suggestions for the teacher and a discussion on developing skills. Section four, "Swimming Instruction for the Handicapped," includes a discussion of goals in the program and some considerations for teaching the handicapped. Section five, "Intramural Program: Girls," includes a discussion of water activities such as games, water safety aid courses, swimming meets, and synchronized swimming. Section six, "Interscholastics Program: Boys," discusses scope, coaching, facilities, the competitive swimming season, and dual swimming meets. Section seven, "Suggestions for Supervision," includes discussions on aim, motivation, warmup, class management, and review and drill. Section eight, "Evaluation of Program," discusses achievement standards. Section nine, "Appendix," includes sources of audiovisual materials, a list of equipment and supplies, and regulations. A 30-item bibliography is included. (PD)