The amended guidelines for Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as revised by the Oregon Department of Education, are presented in this document. It consolidates instructions for completing applications. The purpose of Title I is explained briefly. The first two steps prior to applying are to identify the project target area or areas, and to make a comprehensive survey of the special educational needs of educationally deprived children. After needs have been identified, a study should be made of the reasons why such needs exist. It is at this point that objectives of a project can be enumerated. The objective should be limited to assure concentration of effort and clear understanding by all those taking part. After the program objectives are outlined, activities and services can be planned. The regulations and criteria require that the needs of nonpublic school children living in the project area be appraised in consultation with persons who know the needs of those children. Regulations also require that parent advisory councils be established to advise in the planning for, the implementation of, and the evaluation of such programs and projects. This document also explains the fiscal and accounting provisions accounting for revenue and expenditures. Also outlined are guidelines of the Local Educational Agencies' responsibilities. These guidelines address areas such as: state advisory groups, allocation, size, scope and quality of projects, the comprehensive student needs assessment, pupil support services, and project staff. (Author/AM)