The functions of the Evaluation Assistance Center-East (EAC-E), funded under Title VII of the Elementary Secondary Education Act are described. The EAC-E focuses on providing technical assistance (TA) to state and local educational agencies related to the evaluation of bilingual education programs. How TA is provided with regard to improving evaluation practices, service techniques that work, limitations to the provision of TA, and ways in which TA systems might become more effective are discussed. Premises under which the EAC-E operates include: (1) that services should be proactive as well as reactive; (2) that services should be closely coordinated with each state agency and other service providers in the region; (3) that TA must be feasible rather than merely theoretical; and (4) that a variety of techniques for providing TA are appropriate. These techniques include: (1) conference presentations; (2) workshop training sessions; (3) on-site visits to clients; (4) telephone and written communications; and (5) development and use of print materials. The overall quality of services provided to the limited-English proficient student can be improved by evaluation TA. (SLD)