Aspects of monitoring and evaluating programs for visually handicapped students are examined. The certification/accreditation program evaluation design is considered in terms of advantages and disadvantages. Roles of governmental (state and federal) and voluntary agencies are discussed. The functions of the National Accreditation Council of Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually Handicapped (NAC) in accreditation of residential schools is described, although it is pointed out that NAC has no mechanism to accredit school district or regional day programs for visually handicapped children. (CL)