The nine articles of this special section focus on the role of evaluation in the reform of the mental health system in Washington. The reform process is described from its inception through its design to the dissemination and utilization of evaluation results. The final article considers implications for statewide evaluations. (SLD)

A health program developed in Washington illustrates the evolution of health systems planning for school health education. Many practical aspects of planning for school health education are discussed. The role of state health planning in implementing changes in state policy and promoting school health education is explored. (DF)

The purpose of this survey was to assess the current supply of speech and hearing manpower, and to develop a profile of characteristics for these professionals in the state of Washington. A mail-back questionnaire containing both open-ended and structured questions was used to survey all the active and inactive speech and hearing professionals in…