This invitational conference examined some of the problems of measurement and evaluation in the inner city. Both the traditional tools and techniques of measurement in evaluation are being questioned, particularly by ghetto community members. Thus, a need was seen for clearly justifying the existence of testing and research efforts and enlisting the support of the community in these efforts. The papers treated such topics as the bias of testing, its impact on the child's self-image and on the school system itself, the role of racism in fostering anti-research attitudes, and parents' reactions to testing. Those who participated in the conference included experts in research and measurement, parents and school representatives from the Philadelphia community, and representatives of other school systems. The discussions which followed each lecture are included. (PR)