The philosophy, strategies, and pitfalls of educational accountability, and information on the development and implementation of accountability programs are outlined in this conference report. Educational accountability is a term used in connection with activities such as assessment, evaluation, auditing, and performance contacting. The speakers' papers include: "The Means and Ends of Accountability" (Erick L. Lindman); "Issues in Implementation I" (Mark R. Shedd); "Issues in Implementation II" (Francis Keppel); "Public Expectations" (James E. Allen, Jr.); "The Role of Evaluation" (Henry S. Dyer); and "The Future of Accountability" (Edythe J. Gaines). (AG)