This training manual consists of two major sections: a "Handbook for Conducting an Elementary Program Review" and the "Elementary Program Quality Criteria" document. The handbook is designed to assist a program review team in (1) judging the effect of curriculum, instructional methodologies, and effectiveness strategies on students; (2) guiding the development of planned assistance; and (3) providing a model for the school's self-study process. Introductory material describes the program review process as well as the goals and training agendas for process participants. Chapter 1 describes the methodology and procedures of program review, the application of quality criteria, and the means for developing suggestions for instructional improvement. Chapter 2 describes the quality criteria. Chapter 3 describes the process of developing a program improvement design. Appendix A contains the quality criteria. Appendix B is the guide to be used by schools in conducting a self-study. The remaining two-thirds of the training manual contain the "Elementary Program Quality Criteria" document, with sections on the following topics: how to collect information; a guide for applying the 13 quality criteria; how to report findings and suggestions; practice exercises; special needs; and extensive resource lists, including state frameworks and handbooks, an extensive bibliography of resources for program development and review, and a policy evaluation of the California School Improvement Program. (IW)