This paper argues that social competence should be the primary measure of the success of intervention efforts. Difficulties in defining and assessing social competence are discussed, and an index of social competence, which includes a variety of factors, is suggested. (Author/AM)

A model for implementing a Management by Objectives (MBO) system in the academic environment is presented and potential problems are explored. Some of the pitfalls discussed include: organizational climate, clarity of objectives, assumption that MBO concepts are readily understood, instant success syndrome, and economic reward myopia. (JMD)

Examines community involvement in establishing educational goals. Describes and evaluates a 1973 Canadian study, Goals of Public Education Study (GPE), which sought answers to goal-related problems of the Lethridge Public School District. For journal availability, see SO 506 080. (Author/DB)

A structure for the evaluation of all levels of educational personnel is presented. The six assumptions regarding the evaluation instrument which form the structure's rationale are listed. Two examples of its actual use are illustrated: evaluation of post secondary teachers and counselors. (Author/MV)

Two instructors write about some ideas they have implemented in their farm management program to help measure accountability. They describe the Minnesota Farm Business Analysis, use of the analysis summary book, income tax management, and budgeting and cash flow planning. (MF)

Advocates focusing on the student as the center of educational efforts and as well relating programs to parents, employers, and communities. Ultimately the value of education lies in how well it helps the student to attain a sense of meaning. (DTT)

The vocational teacher plays a preventative role in avoiding stripping the taxpayer. If the teacher understands his job as part of the total manpower effort, he will see certain services he can render to keep costs down and accountability up. (Editor/HD)

Discusses extended summer contracts for vocational agricultural instructors in view of budget restrictions and the effectiveness of instructors' summer activities. Lists 23 activities normally undertaken by instructors during summer months and provides eight suggestions to vocational agriculture instructors to help them justify, maintain, and…

Provides a sample of ERIC documents representative of those in the system focusing on the evaluation of communication instruction programs. (MH)

Describes a method for getting widely-based, specific student opinion about teaching methods and materials. Discusses the application of this method by teachers. (RL)

In one of the three major presentations at the 54th Annual CEFP/I Conference, public mistrust in the schools is discussed and Pino states that we should be looking at the year 2000, and working ourselves back to the present. (Author/MLF)

The authors explore how Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) makes teachers responsible and accountable for assuring that each handicapped child receive the required special education and related services set forth in the individualized education program. (SBH)

The research project described in this article attempted to determine the activities of the legally trained, the use to which they put their legal skills, and their views of the utility of various aspects of their legal training. Questionnaire data were received from 1,600 graduates of law schools at Boston College, George Washington, Michigan,…

Presents an interview with Dr. Kenneth Hoyt, director of the United States Office of Career Education, in which the nature, progress, and future of career education in American schools is discussed. (BM)

Many changes in schools and teacher training must be made before honest accountability of teachers can become a reality in the reading and language arts instruction of black children. (MB)