The author, a professor of education, is not surprised at the public outcry over incompetent teachers. He cites examples from his own experience of education students who cannot write, who prefer not to think or deal with theory, and who treat grades as a numbers game. (SJL)

Strategies for meeting the challenges and responsibilities that the accountability movement implies for the school administrator, particularly the principal. (Author/MLF)

To effectively respond to the increased focus on educational accountability, teacher education institutions must integrate curriculum courses into their general programs of study. (LH)

The paper investigates a strategy for integrating the IEP (individualized educational plan) and J. Guilford's Structure-of-Intellect (SOI) in order to promote an accountability based approach to differentiated programing for the gifted classroom student. (Author/PHR)

Argues that packaged programs and packaged policy in public school districts are factors working against the improvement of teacher quality. Suggests a reevaluation of priorities in which efforts are made to attract and keep intelligent, creative people in teaching. Discussed are programmed materials, normative testing, behavioral objectives,…

A State of Washington study identified activities which engaged vo-ag teachers during summer months (the extended portion of their contracts) and the amount of time devoted to those activities. Collected data are shown in tables and discussed. Average supervision time was 20 percent; the authors recommend 50 percent for true accountability.…

In the debate about the effect of education and training on productivity the central problem has always been to find a satisfactory measure of productivity. Examines a test that is being used and which might be suitable for such purposes. (Author/RK)

Context-driven, classroom-based tests are no substitute for districtwide assessments, whose purpose is to furnish rich, compelling evidence about the achievement of district goals. The challenge is to create large-scale assessments that align with district goals, reflect classroom practice, and provide evidence of student learning.…

Provides an interview with Robert H. Atwell, recently-retired head of the American Council on Education and a former college president, who discusses the state of the college presidency. Focuses on the challenges facing college presidents, such as rising tuition, ethical issues, and accountability, as well as the joys and frustrations of running a…

Describes seven principles for developing a workable system for evaluation of college teaching, and provides both process and decision matrixes for groups interested in building such a system for their own evaluation. Argues that the system must be safe, explicit, manageable, formative, and satisfy environmental demands for accountability and…

Accountability is the key in a site-based program. Argues that all schools must have equal access to all programs and all students must have equal access to specialized programs. (MLF)