The reauthorization of Title I (Improving America's Schools Act--IASA) made the Schoolwide Program (Schoolwide) a major strategy for schools with high poverty rates and stressed the importance of parent involvement. This guide was developed to provide professional development and parent education on Schoolwide implementation in California. The four sections are based on 1997 workshops to prepare migrant parents to work on a team with certificated school staff in learning about Schoolwide. Most materials are presented in English and Spanish. Each section includes a script for presenting the materials, a model agenda, activities, and resources needed to provide the workshop. Section 1 gives an overview of funding issues, historical events, and Title 1. It also introduces California's Statewide System of School Support (S4), the state's system of providing technical assistance to schools that decide to implement Schoolwide. Section 2 offers a general overview of Schoolwide, including components and steps to becoming a Schoolwide Program school. Section 3 includes small group activities that reinforce the first two sections; information on meeting the needs of Title 1 populations (including migrants, Native Americans, English language learners) within a Schoolwide Program design; information on Schoolwide programs in specific counties; and a review of the role of S4. Section 4 provides an opportunity to learn about model programs and recommends that workshop planners find local models. An assessment tool allows participants to identify areas of understanding and additional areas to be covered in the future. The appendix provides additional resources to assist presenters in expanding the sessions. (TD)