This is the third of three volumes that constitute the final evaluation report of Project STAR (State Technical Assistance Resources), an undertaking of the Maryland State Department of Education designed to help 36 elementary schools improve their reading programs. This volume is the project handbook and contains information concerning the planning of the project, its implementation, and its evaluation. In addition, it provides insight into the purposes, background, and development of the project. Specific sections provide information concerning the professional responsibilities of the staff, operational procedures, the process model used in the project, and resources. Appendixes provide copies of forms used in evaluating the project. (FL)