The symposium here reported was conducted to expose educational administrators to recent research that may help schools become more productive. Prefatory material includes biographical information on the presenters, the agenda, and an introduction that emphasizes the importance of considering school culture when applying research findings. Transcripts of four paper and/or discussion sessions constitute the bulk of this document. The first paper, "Variables in Measuring Educational Productivity" by Herbert J. Walberg, identified variables investigated by recent inquiries into the determinants of student achievement and synthesized those studies' findings. The second, "Human Resource Management in Education" by James E. Sweeney, discussed progress and continuing deficiencies in principals' leadership skills and provided general recommendations for improved principal training. The third session consisted of "Answers to Questions about the Research" concerning teaching and learning and was presented by Donald E. Mackenzie. The final paper, "Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Teacher Career Development Plan" by Jay M. Robinson, describes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg (North Carolina) Public Schools' plan for maintaining educational quality by attracting highly qualified teachers. The first, second, and fourth sessions' transcripts are followed by summaries of discussion taking place after the presentations. Completing the report are summaries of "significant areas for action and research" for the four session topics and a general closing discussion. A list of participants is appended. (MCG)