This evaluation attempts to measure the extent and effectiveness of ESEA Title I programs designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged children and apprizes the public and the legislature of program outcomes. In keeping with USOE requirements for evaluating Title I programs, this document is constructed of (1) responses to USOE probes by questionnaire sequence, (2) applicable supplementary or background information, (3) available related findings, and (4) summary, including additional analysis of data, conclusions, and recommendations. Data were collected from interviews with selected personnel from the Illinois State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction; reaction reports from teachers, administrators, state ESEA Title I personnel, and university personnel; onsite visitations by Title I staff and university consultants; and evaluation supplement and narrative reports distributed to local educational agency Title I directors and activity directors. (EA)