This paper examines the significance of facilities preservation for educational facilities planning and identifies various forms of facilities preservation applicable to educational facilities. It analyzes why educational facilities planners need to be aware of preservation considerations, reviews the relevant literature for preservation principles, identifies alternative preservation strategies, and highlights preservation practices in Virginia and their relationship to educational facilities preservation. Basic management principles for incorporating a preservation policy include: (1) coordinate the preservation activity within the community's master plan; (2) consider using outside professional help in preparing a brochure for advertising the available property; (3) consider explicit incorporation of a preservation component in the school system's long-range capital plan; and (4) recognize the key role of the local government in zoning and land use controls. Virginia state laws are not extensive or comprehensive; compared with other states, the state government does not empower its localities to offer strong preservation protections. In conclusion, when educational facilities planners develop a master plan for an older facility or plan for the acquisition of additional space, they should consider options other than simple disposal or new construction. Contains 14 references. (LMI)