This guide defines the objectives and procedures of the United States Department of Education's Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP) and the National Diffusion Network (NDN). The authors discuss the JDRP's methods of identifying successful educational programs and informing other schools nationwide about them. The major questions asked about programs are covered here, as are the general procedures of considering the merits of programs submitted, including the clerical details of program submissions, activities during and after a JDRP review, and the handling of resubmitted proposals. A section of questions and answers addresses common concerns raised by program developers about the JDRP and the NDN (which provides funding for disseminating information about JDRP-approved programs). A brief annotated bibliography lists related publications, films, and videotapes. (JW)