Designed to provide assistance to school district personnel who seek to develop a plan for information management and related applications of technology, this guide presents the School District Information Study (SDIS) model for the review of management policies, procedures, and activities related to information processing done by school district staff. In this model, data are gathered, needs are articulated, recommendations are developed, and a plan for implementation is produced. The study focuses on how information is processed in all sectors of the school district and on the integration of appropriate technology for managing that information. While districts can use all or part of the process, and the procedures may be altered to accommodate the unique situations in each school district, it is strongly recommended that the Regional Information Center resource person be contacted initially for guidance and consultation. The project goal is addressed in four stages which correspond to the four stages of the process: (1) planning for the study; (2) development of district needs and recommendations; (3) production of a plan; and (4) implementation of the plan. A summary of the suggested roles for participants in an SDIS is given, followed by individual listings of the 11 procedures included in the 4 stages. Each of these listings includes the person(s) involved and suggested actions. The appendices, which make up more than half of the document, include various supporting documents, forms, a questionnaire, worksheets, sample letters, and informational materials. (SD)