The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools maintains an interest in the improvement of elementary schools, as evidenced by its Cooperative Program in Elementary Education. The primary Technique for improving elementary schools is the faculty study, which is the sum total of a particular school's activities in selecting a problem, enlisting cooperation from citizens, proposing solutions, implementing solutions, and evaluating changes. Although the faculty study is primarily a program of local school improvement, the association provides the local schools with materials, advice, and coordination. Appendixes present accreditation materials and additional information about the association. (RA)