Intended to be used by administrators, professional staff and community representatives, this set of criteria provides a systematic assessment of secondary Language Arts programs. Possible uses for information generated from these instruments are: (1) establishing program goals; (2) validation of exemplary programs or promising practices; (3) self-appraisal (building, district, community level); (4) planning inservice, staff development and training activities; and (5) disseminating information. This questionnaire probes for ratings in the areas of philosophy, staffing and professional development, administration, program, resources, and evaluation. (ARH)