Address delivered at the Association of Departments of English (ADE) Seminar, June 29-July 3, 1970, at San Fernando Valley State College, Los Angeles, California. (DS)

This study examined an urban school system's secondary English program in light of the recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Commission on English concerning curriculum, administration, supervision, and organization. Interviews were conducted with the principal, the English department chairman, and one teacher…

Intended to inform both the new and the experienced English teacher about the present state of knowledge in the field, this textbook is also addressed to students preparing to teach English language and literature in junior and senior high schools. The book stresses application rather than theory, presenting specific classroom procedures drawn…

This checklist is designed to assist English teachers and departments in analyzing and evaluating their current programs. It is divided into four parts: (1) the basic organization and procedures of the English program (25 criteria), (2) the physical provisions for English instruction, both facilities and equipment (11 criteria) and materials (2…