This publication, which was funded under provisions of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, is a handbook designed for use by parents and other members of school district advisory committees and target school parent advisory groups. It provides the information needed by parents to become active, effective committee members who will be able to work with school and school district personnel to advise them on planning, operating, and evaluating Title I programs. The main section of the handbook provides information about the two types of committees on which a parent might serve: it specifies the composition, role, and operation of each committee, as well as the types of training which might be most helpful to the parent. Definitions of some of the terms which are commonly used in references to, or discussions of Title I projects, and asummary of the most important requirements for Title I programs are in the appendixes. Included also are sample bylaws to serve as guides in setting up or reorganizing committees, and selected references. (Author/JM)