Results of field tests of the spring 1979 draft of the Standards for Evaluations of Educational Programs, Projects and Materials are discussed. Four derivative documents which have special relevance to, and are included in, the present discussion are a bibliography, a casebook, a methods handbook, and training materials. (RL)

External and implementation factors and their potential threats to field test validity and the practical realities of the field testing process on results are discussed. External factors include site selection, negotiations, contracts, site monitoring, training, and type of product. Implementation factors include motivation, dependence on local…

One of the major concerns of the California school district represented in this case study centered on the possible legal problems associated with minimum competency testing (MCT). The responses of the district to the California law regarding MCT, and to six potential problem areas, are documented. (LC)