The purposes of this paper are to explore the nature and possible causes of the downward rates in the number of women superintendents, principals, professors, and college presidents; to identify some recent developments that might have impact on reversing these trends; and to suggest some courses of action for those who favor more active participation of women in education leadership in the future. Part 1 is focused on some long-range trends related to individuals' decisions to embark on careers in the field of education. Part 2 is an exploration of some long-range trends related to the various stages of a career in education. Part 3 concerns some more recent trends and their possible impact on careers in education. Part 4, the concluding section, contains speculations about trend projections into the future as well as some recommendations for action. (Author/IRT)