This manual outlines the evaluation system used by the Maryland community colleges to determine which continuing education courses can be supported by state funds. Following a historical overview of continuing education in the state, policies related to state participation in continuing education courses and to federal or state contracts or grants are set forth. The next section highlights evaluation criteria for continuing education courses, including those submitted for state funding and those for which state funding is not requested. After presenting instructions for the completion of forms required for state funding, including a funding request form and a data monitoring form, the manual explains the processes for resubmissions and appeals. The next sections discuss requirements related to the continuing education course inventory, a statewide database of information on continuing education; enrollment reporting for equated credit continuing education courses; the continuing education student information system; and student and course data files. Finally, the biennial review process and information requirements for non-state-supported courses are explained. Appendixes include definitions, reporting schedule, subject classification code, standards for senior citizen courses, and forms for submission of state required data. (MDB)