This handbook was designed for parents and school staff and administrators to provide information about organizing Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I Parent Advisory Councils on the local school and school district levels. The handbook presents discussions on the history of Title I, funding, access to information, council organization, meeting and election procedures, developing agendas, areas of parental involvement, and evaluation of effectiveness. Also included are a guide to Title I resources, a glossary of relevant terms, and suggestions for council activities. (Author/MK)