The current health and future well-being of educational evaluation is considered in terms of financial support, official mandate, evaluators' status, evaluation prevalence, and evaluation utility in these seven symposium papers. "Educational Evaluation--Indicators of Life, Death, or Reincarnation," by Susan Klein, assesses recent federal and national trends. "Is There a Perceived or Real Metamorphosis of Purpose for Educational Evaluation?" by Eva L. Baker, sees the need to reconcile both broad policy issues and local utilization needs. "What is the Prognosis for Survival of Educational Evaluation at the Local School District Level?" by Carl Sewell, stresses utilizing evaluation for local educational improvement. "Is Educational Evaluation Dying?" by John W. Evans, sees the profession weathering difficult times. "Has the Profession of Educational Evaluation Changed with Changing Times?" by Daniel L. Stufflebeam, emphasizes evaluator training, the information needs of multiple audiences, and personnel evaluation. "An Analysis of Five Views of Evaluation," by Eleanor Chelimsky, comments on the preceding papers. "Educational Evaluation Will Be Reincarnated at the State and Local Levels," by Shirley A. Jackson, summarizes and analyzes audience survey responses. (BS)