This book describes a practicum project that analyzed the organizational structure of the regional service teams at the California State Department of Education and designed a strategy to reduce the organizational problems caused by consolidating application procedures for seven state and federal categorical aid programs. The practicum design involved implementation of a new staff development strategy for both state and local district members. A thorough analysis of application errors made by school district personnel during the previous year provided the focus and content for the staff development sessions. The impact of the staff development strategy was demonstrated by the improved accuracy and quality of consolidated applications submitted to the State Department of Education. Much of the book consists of extensive appendixes containing sample application forms and instructions, analyses of application errors, and various staff development materials. (Author/JG)