This manual provides a guide to State administrators on the meanings, implications and practices involved in the Title III legislation and legislative changes accompanying it. A base for building accountability into projects and programs is included to assist State educational agencies in their role as educational change agents. The manual is divided into five chapters: (1) Purposes of Title III; (2) State Plan Administration; (3) Local Program Development and Operation; (4) Funding and Fiscal Considerations; (5) Reporting Requirements for State Educational Agencies. There are also a number of appendices, including sample formats for plan preparations; grant terms and conditions; and a bibliography of related publications. It is hoped that the manual will facilitate the implementation of Title III i.e. the introduction of projects to advance creativity in education. (NG)