Findings are presented from a statewide review of 120 master's degree programs in elementary education. The review was conducted from 1985 through 1987 by the New York State Education Department in collaboration with the public and independent colleges and universities offering the programs. These programs are typically pursued on a part-time basis by fully employed teachers seeking permanent certification. The first section of the report highlights some of the challenges facing those seeking to improve master's-level study for elementary school teachers. Following this section, there is a statement of recommended guidelines for evaluating master's degree programs in elementary education in the light of the "Regulations of the Commissioner of Education." The guidelines are followed by a summary of the findings from the review and recommendations from the Advisory Council. Appended are: (1) a list of site visitors for the statewide review of master's degree programs in elementary education; (2) self-study materials; (3) selected regulations of the Commissioner of Education; and (4) selected sources of information on continuing education for teachers. (JD)