This booklet is designed for those interested in an overview of the past five years of progress in bilingual education in Massachusetts. Topics discussed include the need for bilingual education; reasons for the development of bilingual education programs specifically in Massachusetts; the contribution of individuals in the writing of the bilingual education laws; the rationale for transitional bilingual education, as opposed to other forms of bilingual education; program implementation; and future prospects for bilingual education in Massachusetts. A directory of members of the Massachusetts Advisory Council on Bilingual Education concludes the booklet. (CLK)