The growing demands for educational improvements must be addressed by all segments of the community. The business sector can meet its part of this responsibility through business-education partnership programs. This document is a guide for businesses or schools interested in beginning such a partnership. It is also a descriptive listing of partnership programs in the State of New York. The guide gives information on the following topics: (1) why business is concerned with education; (2) cooperation between business and education; (3) how to start partnerships; (4) the benefits of partnerships; and (5) differences between the way businesses and educational institutions are run. Thirty-seven partnerships that have been innovative and successful are profiled. A list of resources supplying names and addresses of partnership programs, support organizations, and suggested readings concludes the document. (VM)