The purpose of this handbook is to help parents of migrant children to understand the purpose and program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title I Migrant, and to inform them about their role on the Title I Migrant Parents Advisory Council (PAC). The composition of the advisory councils, which includes resident parents from the school district and representatives from the school district (administrators, teachers, or aides), from agencies other than public schools which are involved in the education of migrant children, from community organizations, and from agencies which provide health and welfare services to migrants, is described in detail. The role and operation of advisory councils, training of advisory council members, and suggestions for the advisory council chairman are also described. Additional information includes a glossary of terms, a sample bylaws for advisory councils, and selected references. (PS)