Containing the Indian Education Act final regulations of May 21, 1980, which affect Local Educational Agency entitlement grants, the handbook of technical assistance materials is divided into two major sections. The first consists of a summary of major changes in the regulations, covering applicability, eligibility, applicable regulations, definitions, Indian preference in employment, training and contracting, applications, allocation of available funds, capacity to carry out a project, salaries and wages, organizational and administrative documents, and continuation awards. The second section contains annotated regulations for part 186 (General Provisions) and 186a (Entitlement Grants - Local Educational Agencies and Tribal Schools). Areas covered in this section include general information, and material on authorized activities, development of a project and application for a grant, granting procedures, and project operation. In both sections, the left hand column contains a photographically enlarged version of the regulations. The right hand column contains information designed to clarify those sections that are not self-explanatory. A filmscript, filmstrip and audio cassette (The Indian Education Act: Parents and Schools Working Together), prepared to acquaint new or prospective parent committee members and school staff with Part A programs, may be obtained through the Office of Indian Education. (CM)