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Burgess, Tyrrell – Higher Education Review, 1985
A rationale for developing national systems of postsecondary education in developing nations is outlined, and models for public policy, legislation, governance, and institutional administration are presented. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Developing Nations, Governance, Legislation
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1986
A school district's long-range facilities plan is a compilation of information, policies, and statistical data about the district. The plan enables the district to determine and select among the alternatives for allocating facility resources to achieve the district's objectives while meeting community needs. This guide contains information on the…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Long Range Planning
Abbatt, F. R.; Mejia, A. – 1988
This book is intended to promote the development of systems of continuing education and describe some of the principles involved in establishing them, at either a national or regional level. The book is designed for workshop organizers, workshop participants, and persons interested in promoting continuing education systems. Resources are provided…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Instructional Development, Instructional Systems, Policy Formation
Eddison, Elizabeth B. – Database, 1988
Provides generic guidelines covering the basic issues of database building within an organization. The areas discussed include assessing organizational needs, selecting and testing hardware and software, estimating costs, and creating and maintaining the database. A check list of important considerations and a list of additional readings are…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Cost Estimates, Databases, Formative Evaluation
Richardson, Richard C., Jr.; Bracco, Kathy Reeves; Callan, Patrick M.; Finney, Joni E. – 1998
This book examines the influence of policy environments, system design, and leadership on the performance of state higher education systems, using case studies of seven large and diverse state higher education systems: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Texas. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the evolution of state…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Policy, Futures (of Society), Governance
Lewis-Palmer, Teri; Flannery, Brigid; Sugai, George; Eber, Lucille – 2002
This monograph describes the unique features of secondary schools and the application of a systems approach to school discipline at the secondary level. The use of effective behavior support (EBS) designed to increase the capacity of schools to educate all students, especially students with behavioral challenges, is highlighted. Critical features…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Standards, Delinquency Prevention
Chadwick, Alan, Ed.; Legge, Derek, Ed. – 1984
This manual, based on two years of research in Great Britain, is intended to assist those who are involved in the education of adults. In particular, it is intended to persuade adult educators to examine the relationships between policies and practice and thereby enhance the effectiveness of educational provision. The first section of the manual…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration
Newcomer, Lori L.; Lewis, Timothy J.; Powers, Lisa J. – 2002
Elementary schools can play an important role in early identification of and intervention for children with problem behavior by creating the infrastructure to provide preventive, proactive supports for all students. This monograph provides an overview of key features of effective school-wide systems of positive behavior support (PBS) at the…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
Yff, Joost – 1983
A study was aimed at helping to define the information needs of persons who are directly involved in developing education policy at local and state levels. Five organizations interviewed for this project were: Education Commission of the States (Denver, Colorado); National Association of State Boards of Education (Washington, District of…
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Educational Development, Educational Needs, Educational Policy
Shotts, Cynthia, Ed. – 1995
This guide outlines hospital-to-home transition guidelines to ensure a successful transition of an at-risk infant. Interagency planning is discussed, with the benefits for families, hospitals, and infant-toddler service providers highlighted. Steps that transition planners should follow to ensure a sound transition plan are provided. Useful…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons, Check Lists, Disabilities
1980
This guide to school management is based on a systems approach in which well defined procedures and processes provide the basis for improvement and renewal of existing educational programs. The process begins with needs assessment. School climate, students' social behavior, discipline, and academic achievement are assessed, along with the level of…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Community Involvement, Disadvantaged Youth
Readling, John; Kiley, Lawrence A. – 1981
Periods of executive change provide an ideal time for the development of planning efforts for public school systems and for self-examination of the system's strengths, weaknesses, and long-range needs. In the anonymous school system under study, the new superintendent's application of general systems theory to school district management entailed a…
Descriptors: Accountability, Board Administrator Relationship, Board of Education Policy, Board of Education Role
Condelli, Larry; Castillo, Laura; Seburn, Mary; Deveaux, Jon – 2002
This guide for improving the quality of National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) data through improved data collection and training is intended for local providers and state administrators. Chapter 1 explains the guide's purpose, contents, and use and defines the following components of data quality: objectivity; integrity;…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Audits (Verification), Compliance (Legal)
Kaufman, Barbara A.; Wills, Joan L. – 1999
This guide, which is designed to assist individuals responsible for implementing the provisions of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), places the WIA in context and examines its major provisions and the implications of those provisions for educators, trainers, and others involved in the development, funding, and delivery of workforce…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Delivery Systems
Brown, Larry – 2001
Youth development lies at the heart of the Workforce Investment Act and the Youth Opportunity Movement. Like employment training programs for adults, employment training programs for youth should focus on acquisition of skills, gainful employment, and productive citizenship. Beyond these three characteristics, it is essential that programs for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adoption (Ideas), Adult Programs, Community Programs
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