On the basis of information obtained from a study of former mental patients (which was conducted under a research grant from the state of Florida), the authors point out the critical need for more comprehensive management information systems. Twelve specific steps for designing such a system are outlined. (Author/JH)

Directed primarily toward those concerned with school administration, this guide describes a Management by Objectives (MBO) System and its application in a local school district. Three basic steps are outlined in the system approach: annual district-wide goals are set by the board of education in consultation with management personnel at all…

This booklet describes the Independent Educational Management Audit (IEMA), a systems approach to educational management that is intended to help school systems plan for the most effective use of available resources, in terms of specific educational outcomes. Through an emphasis on needs assessment, IEMA is designed to (1) help identify and remove…

This paper outlines an approach designed to provide an accurate and efficient cost accounting system for use in schools and other social service organizations. In his discussion, the author presents a detailed step-by-step description of how to establish, plan, and operate the system. The basic element of the system is the Daily Event Record…

During the past several years, the Ventura Unified School District has devoted much time and effort to the development of the concept of educational accountability. The management by objectives system, which has been developed and is presently being implemented in the district, and the evaluation procedures set forth in the Stull Act…

By virtue of the educational process, there exists a literate electorate that wants a voice in what the educational system is producing and that knows how to articulate its demands. Schools are faced with Federal, State, and district expectations. Along with these expectations there are internal and external forces that weigh on the educational…

This booklet is designed primarily as an instructional manual for staff inservice training in fulfilling professional obligations for accountability. Important factors in bringing about accountability are people and systems--people assess the need, consent to meet the need, and contract to be responsible for specific standards of performance. The…

The discussion guide is a compilation of questions and background information, directed to educational planners and related to three major areas of concern: Education for Citizenship, Education to Make a Life, and Education to Make a Living. Education for Citizenship presents a list of general questions of a philosophical nature, followed by…

This paper, which is intended as a guide for state policymakers, examines issues and steps in building state-level school-to-work systems. Discussed in the introduction are the state's role in creating a coherent school-to-work system. The following aspects of state-level governance, oversight, and vision are considered: setting system goals,…