The definition and purposes of evaluation are explained in this booklet addressed to members of boards of education. Evaluation provides information to the school board enabling them to make decisions about goals, personnel, administrators, and programs. Some guidelines are offered regarding responsibility in personnel and student evaluation. (SM)

This final report is the 1972-73 evaluation of the ESEA, Title III project to establish regional centers for early childhood staff development in North Carolina. Chapter 1 lists the overall project objectives. Chapter 2 identifies and describes the project management staff. Chapter 3 is concerned with staff development, attitudes, and practices.…