In an effort to clearly illustrate the most effective approach when seeking Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP) validation, this report describes four different educational programs. A program involving prekindergarten special students, and a project entailing a systems approach for disadvantaged elementary school students, were awarded validation. The other two programs were not. As a result, the Early Childhood Center (Ashland, Massachusetts) is no longer in existence; however, the U-SAIL project in Utah revised its presentation to JDRP, was awarded funding, and is currently an operative program. These four case studies provide step-by-step instruction in establishing eligibility for federal funding via JDRP. In addition to financial support, validation ensures a high profile on the national educational scene. This further benefit is also explored through the case studies. A listing of the members of the JDRP, a project application form, fact sheets on the four case studies, regulations of the National Diffusion Network, a list of the State Facilitator Projects, 1977-78, and a list of Development-Demonstrator Projects, 1977-78, are all appended. (LH)