The guidelines presented in this publication replace all guidelines previously issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for programs funded and consolidated under Chapter 2 of the Federal Education Consolidation and Improvement Act (ECIA) of 1981. These new guidelines provide the materials and information necessary for local educational agencies to be aware of their responsibilities under the ECIA. The three parts of this document cover the guidelines for applying for program funding, reporting on the expenditure of program funds, and evaluating the programs. Instructions for using the guidelines are provided. Extensive appendices include the texts of relevant legislation and of suggested guidelines promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education; the draft of a directory of programs consolidated under the ECIA; and copies of funding application forms, fiscal reporting forms, and program evaluation forms to be used by Pennsylvania school districts. (Author/PGD)