This article, the third in a series, provides a list of criteria to be used in evaluating administrative software. Some general guidelines are provided, followed by 30 questions that should be asked concerning documentation, input, processing, output, and other areas. (DCS)

Discusses the difficulty of defining "excellence" and measuring "success." Reports on a national study of excellence at the secondary school level. Highlights qualities characterizing well-run companies, successful teachers, good administrative leaders, and excellent schools. (DMM)

The article examines the development of new eligibility criteria for handicapped students, their relationship to federal regulations, and their tie to California's special education funding cap of 10% of student enrollment. Technical aspects of the criteria are examined, including two case studies, and recent litigation regarding the new standards…

Reports on a content analysis of "Reader's Digest" indicating that there is some validity to the notion that it is unchanging. Notes that the percentages of articles in some important categories, specifically those discussing controversial issues, have remained consistent over 40 years. (FL)

The difficulties in assessing teacher quality due to personal perceptions and attitudes is illustrated in a study of primary school headteachers. Findings indicate that such diversity in views leads to inability to define evaluation criteria. (Author/DF)

Several principles of computerization are offered to help show how computers can improve efficiency. Computer buying guidelines are suggested. (DF)

The Secondary School Recognition Program was developed to select outstanding secondary schools. This committee found that the schools chosen for excellence in education shared several attributes including high community support and involvement. (DF)

The home computer must be outfitted with high quality software to be a valuable educational tool. Suggestions on where to look for software and standards to use in evaluating materials are offered. (DF)

Argues that educational outcomes are a function of educational processes, and that outcomes evaluation expands upon process evaluation. Reviews literature linking outcomes to process. Concludes that outcome evaluation can improve educational process when attention is paid to the process leading to the desired outcome. (AYC)

The author creates a scenario descibing what could result as part of the state-mandated efforts to assure effective teachers. Three fundamental problems confronting teacher preparation program planners are outlined. (Author/CB)

Discusses the development of an instrument to assist educators in evaluating software and to aid them in developing useful software for nutrition education and nutrient analysis purposes. The complete survey instrument is included. (JN)

Selection for entry to teacher training and to the teaching profession is receiving close attention in Scotland. This article describes the Criteria for Teacher Selection (CATS) project and its use in screening candidates for teacher training. Problems and issues are highlighted. (Author/MT)

Discusses three criteria by which to measure the importance of adult education research questions. These criteria are practical application, contribution to understanding, and universality. The author argues that the criteria must not be identified with a particular kind of research or "importance" comparisons between quantitative and…

Provides a checklist for writing student letters of recommendation that takes into consideration the student's personality, attitude, character, and maturity level. (HOD)

Five issues that emerge in most evaluation processes and that have direct consequences for use of results are identified: the dilemma of multiple purposes, the value of criteria, overscheduling, the linkage between evaluation and decision-making, and evaluating process effectiveness. (Author/MLW)