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Blank, Rolf K. – Spectrum, 1988
Ten steps are described for planning and development of magnet schools: identifying needs; establishing desegregation and education objectives; developing district program strategy; selecting leaders; identifying and allocating resources; designing individual magnet schools; developing curriculum around magnet theme; publicizing the program and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Development, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Fitzpatrick, Tom – Spectrum, 1985
Inadequate internal communication resulting from two successive, divisive strikes led the Jefferson Union High School District in Daly City, California, to develop a district-wide system of renewal committees at all administrative levels to encourage collaborative efforts to improve education. The development and characteristics of the renewal…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Conflict Resolution, Educational Improvement, Organizational Communication
Wallace, Richard C., Jr. – Spectrum, 1985
Focusing on data-driven educational planning and implementation, this article presents three examples of data analysis used for educational improvement in the Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) Public Schools. (MD)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Decision Making, Educational Administration, Educational Planning
Mizell, M. Hayes – Spectrum, 1986
Identifies basic issues relevant to the development of dropout prevention programs. Considers (1) risk factors leading to dropout, (2) nine possible target groups for dropout intervention, and (3) four possible constraints (cost, burden, directions, and laws) that will influence the consideration and selection of new policies or programs. (IW)
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research
Puleo, Vincent T. – Spectrum, 1986
Summarizes research on recent developments in the trend toward full-day kindergarten programs. Topics covered include (1) full-day and half-day differential gains, (2) the nature of gains produced by full-day kindergarten, (3) the lack of causal relations among program components, (4) enduring effects, (5) differential student effects, and (6)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Change
Walcott, Wayne; And Others – Spectrum, 1986
Discusses issues concerning the use of computers in school bus scheduling and routing. Examines the advantages, technical considerations, and costs of changing to a computerized system. Offers a five-point approach toward implementation and includes a table of comparative data for routing and scheduling models for a typical school bus fleet. (IW)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Matthews, Jacklyn; Turner, Susan Douglas – Spectrum, 1987
The Developmental Writing Program process curriculum model was developed to teach writing to elementary students. It combines prewriting, drafting, editing/revising, and publishing/sharing. A staff development model has also been developed and includes three components: administrator and staff orientation, teacher training, and on-site program…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Program Development, Reading Writing Relationship
