This document, the annual report of the United States Department of Education for FY 1984, provides a comprehensive account of departmental activities for the year. The opening report of the Secretary details major accomplishments of the Reagan Administration in education for FY 1984. This is followed by a report from the Office of Private Education, a chart of departmental organization, and a comprehensive report of the Office of the Under Secretary, describing the Office of Management, the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary for Planning, Budget, and Evaluation, and the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary for Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs. Subsequent chapters cover activities of the offices of the Inspector General, of Elementary and Secondary Education, of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, of Vocational and Adult Education, of Postsecondary Education, of Educational Research and Improvement, of Civil Rights, of General Counsel, and of Legislation and Public Affairs. An appendix lists advisory councils and committees, along with boards and commissions, active during FY 1984. (TE)