This resource guide, which was produced to provide support for school programs which use television as part of the regular instructional program in the state of Washington, includes listings of eight characteristics of effective instructional television programs, six of effective instructional television viewing, and five of effective planning for teaching with instructional television; four television series on videotape and 124 films on videotape that are available from the Washington State Video Consortium and the contact people at the consortium; 50 instructional television programs that are broadcast on public television and the four Washington stations; the addresses of and services available from public television stations, commercial television stations, cable consortia and community action organizations; and national media action groups. Also included are the addresses of 26 sources for free or inexpensive materials with descriptions of the services of 20 of the sources, descriptions of seven active programs in schools around the state, and three sources of staff development materials and programs. The appendices include commonly asked questions and answers, a list of public radio stations in Washington, and a bibliography of 63 items. (CHC)