A survey measured perceptions of staff members in 23 elementary schools on degree of emphasis placed on 18 role functions by the resource teacher. Eleven experts' conceptual views of "ideal" resource room teacher were also examined. Significant differences were found between ratings by resource room teachers and by (1) their classroom teachers,…

A survey of 79 resource teachers identified priority problems and concerns in the following order: policy and procedures, attitude, time, materials, and instructional skills. These professionals overwhelmingly pointed to the school district as the most likely agency to help them solve the noted problems. (Author/SB)