This document provides materials concerning the evaluation of Minnesota's Early Childhood Family Education Programs. Part I summarizes the findings and conclusions of evaluations conducted since the first six pilot programs began in 1975. Part II deals with the characteristics of successful, high quality programs and includes an instrument designed to assist school districts in self-evaluation of their programs. Criteria for assessing the quality of program components are delineated in the areas of community outreach and input, parent education, child centered activities, and program operation. Part III describes the rapid growth of the program. Accomplishments and concerns are noted in regard to the extent of participation, program administration, assistance to districts, advisory council representation and functions, interdistrict cooperation, facilities, and scheduling. Part IV suggests a plan for the collection of information needed to monitor and evaluate programs for program development and long-term evaluation purposes. A long-term evaluation strategy developed by Irving Lazar is described in the final section of the report. (RH)