national movement. While sponsored by the local school board and district administration, many, if not most, of the speakers and presenters were members of the National Council for Self-Esteem; several were even board members. Handouts describing the organization and how to join it were given to all participants. This Council conducted a national conference in St. Louis (October, 1987), as well as several regional conferences and has plans for many more. Self-esteem doctrine is sweeping over the