Procedures and practices that lead to better selection of instructional materials for schools are described in this report, which also highlights the current state of curriculum evaluation. The reationale for evaluating instructional materials is explored for its real meaning and purpose. Selection committees, the usual means for instructional material selection in schools, are explained, and the advantages to be obtained by different format, organization, membership, and training are shown. The critical phases in selection, namely, establishing selection criteria, examination and review of materials, and pilot use and testing of materials, are described. Finally, the expectations that can be made of educational research toward selection of instruction materials are analyzed. (WH)