Numerous topics related to the teaching of English are discussed in this paper. Separate sections deal with changes in the teaching of English between 1965 and 1975 and problems faced by English teachers and by schools in 1975; topics that may be discussed at departmental meetings in an attempt to work out a detailed rationale for a school's English program; the development of a positive public relations program; ways of dealing with the school/college articulation problem; and ideas and strategies for improving a school's English program. (GW)