The ERIC system provides a logical base for the development of a statewide educational information system designed to achieve optimal use and implementation of current research and project-generated information. A State ERIC office would insure that (1) all nationally relevant educational research produced within the State would enter the ERIC system, and (2) ERIC services would be extended to localities not served by existing ERIC collections. An individual designated as the "county agent" would act as a liaison between the State ERIC office and local educational agencies by (1) identifying local educational problems and needs, (2) transmitting problems to the State ERIC office for a comprehensive information search, (3) transmitting pertinent findings to the local educator, and (4) instigating new research efforts where information relevant to local problems cannot be located. Hopefully, implementation of this system would serve to narrow the gap between research and practice in education. Flow charts of the proposed system and selected listings of national information centers are appended. (JH)