The stated goal of the project is "to accomplish the design and pilot test of a file of educational practices compatible with and complementary to ERIC." This summary of the phase I (design) documentation outlines product requirements, and describes activities and outcomes to complete those requirements. Eight products are discussed in the report: (1) file idea list, (2) review of related information products and services, (3) screened file idea list, (4) preliminary design feature alternatives, (5) feasibility discussion of alternatives, (6) file design, (7) evaluation/test design, and (8) a revised phase II plan. An executive summary of these phase II plans includes discussion of the creation, pilot testing, and evaluation of a test practice file. Lists of the internal advisory committee and project advisory group committee complete this summary of the report. (SW)