A study of the effectiveness of various support systems of program models in Follow-Through schools examines those characteristics of a support system that strengthen or weaken the program's potential for success. Exploration of the nature of support system variables in a sample of schools is accomplished through group interview techniques for data-gathering. Researchers create a procedure for diagnosing some of the problems with regard to the manner in which these variables are managed and identify or create a set of training activities and designs which have potential value in strengthening support systems in Follow Through programs. These training ideas are organized into a resource manual for further field testing by the participating schools. (Author/SHM)