Texts of two keynote addresses, synopses of workshop proceedings, and a detailed conference evaluation comprise this report of a conference planned to foster information exchange and collaboration--networking--among rural early intervention professionals. The address by Barbara Zang discusses specific skills and techniques for influencing state and federal policy and emphasizes the need for service providers to understand and be involved in the legislative process. The address by Everett D. Edington considers the process of change in rural schools and communities and cites characteristics of rural schools which affect willingness to change, e.g., their multiple functions, their limited and precarious economic base, and rural fears of federal colonialism. Synopses of 13 workshop topics, amounting to nearly half the report, cover transition from early childhood handicapped programs to public schools, interagency coordination, lobbying, service delivery strategies, inservice training, fund raising, staff recruitment and retention, parent involvement, transportation, and the development of rural networks for early intervention programs. The conference evaluation report includes ratings of each event for quality and usefulness and sample responses to 10 open-ended questions concerning strengths and weaknesses of the conference. Appendices contain a directory of participants and the 5-page conference evaluation questionnaire. (JHZ)