Guidelines for the preparation of a distance learning program plan for submission to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) are presented in this document in outline format. Each of the eight topics to be addressed in the plan is described: (1) funding; (2) the operator or agency responsible for program administration; (3) quality factors in content and delivery; (4) policies and procedures pertaining to faculty; (5) policies and practices pertaining to students; (6) course lists; (7) evaluation design; and (8) annual operating reports to the TEA. Forms for listing course offerings and for requesting individual course approval are appended. (MES)