This manual presents information and instructions for test administrators in administering the 1998-99 version of the writing session of the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA). Sections of the manual present a checklist for test administrators; changes and reminders to the MEA for 1998-99; responsibilities of test administrators (scheduling, student testing materials, and preparation for testing); test administration (identification information, and two writing prompts); post-test procedures (encoding student information and returning materials to test coordinator); and specific assessment modification codes. (RS)