This final report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was prepared by the Institute for Environmental Education (Cleveland) in the form of an environmental education guide for administrators. The contents are divided into seven parts: Introduction, Environmental Education--What Is It?, The Responsibility for Planning, Training the Cadre,…

A practical strategy to help school administrators improve curricula is presented. (MJL)

This document was developed to provide action steps that can be taken by teachers, parents, administrators, and students themselves to develop the personal, cognitive, and social dimensions of students. These advocates are identified in "The Holistic Learner Framework: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Accelerating the Achievement of Low…

Inflation may force teachers to take extreme measures in the fall of 1974. If a strike is coming, the inevitable nastiness can be reduced through careful planning. (Editor)

The document provides a two-page list of 13 steps to take in establishing management by objectives in any institution; this is followed by two aids to initiating Step 1, "Identify problems": a paper numbered to 10, on which the reader may list his institution's problems, and a list of 12 reasons for implementing management by objectives, which the…

This topical outline was developed by the directors of the various Simu-School projects. It contains the following main headings: An Introduction to Comprehensive Educational Planning, Preparation for Planning, The Planning Process, Implementation, Activities Related to the Planning Process, Functions and Needs That Permeate the Planning Process,…

Guides from the South Kitsap School District in Port Orchard, Washington, may help make planning in other districts more meaningful. (Author/MLF)

Illustrates that the management concept of accountability can be a beneficial tool if cautiously developed and implemented. Includes a self-assessment instrument for administrators. (Author/MLF)

Guidelines for administering educational data processing facilities. (RA)

This article touches on the dynamics of running an organization. Included are: chapter finances; newsletters; mailing lists; programs; attendance at programs; pledge programs; and jewelry. The key, states the author, is "managing." (KC)

Americans are deeply concerned about their present and future prospects in a time of economic uncertainty. Policymakers have a make-or-break opening--and an obligation--to chart a new path for public education that will secure the nation's economic competitiveness. This guide summarizes the challenges and opportunities that, if left unaddressed,…

Patterns of classes, grades, and test scores were studied in 3 successive graduating classes of a mid-western suburban high school. Descriptive statistics indicate that the prestigious college group had the highest mean scores on 23 variables. Descriptive discriminant analysis revealed the most influential variables were cumulative grade point…

British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT) has designed "The Articulation Committee Companion" to serve as both an introductory resource for new articulation committee members and as an ongoing reference for committees. The "Companion" includes a brief overview of the province's articulation committees and…

Presents some of the critical charts and tables that go into an annual housekeeping report. (Author)

GUIDES TO AID ADMINISTRATORS IN THE SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC CLASSROOMS ARE PRESENTED. ADVANTAGES OF AN ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM ARE THAT A VARIETY OF MATERIALS CAN BE USED, SPEECH PATTERNS CAN BE RECORDED FOR SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION, RECORDED LESSONS CAN BE USED AGAIN AND AGAIN, PROGRESS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS CAN BE MONITORED WITHOUT…