This report provides factual information on the adequacy in terms of number of schoolrooms in the nation's school facilities and the physical condition of schoolrooms. Data are presented regarding--(1) building and site deficiencies, (2) ratio of pupils to instructional rooms, and (3) new facilities needed to achieve desirable pupil-room ratios. A…

Student unions become college centers'' when they offer bright ideas for student services. (Editor/PG)

Procedures for planning a renovation project to be logical, coherent, and a valid educational experience for the entire school. (Author/MLF)

This school facilities evaluation instrument was used in a pilot survey of facilities in New Jersey, and will soon be used as part of a survey of all public school facilities in the state. While the pilot survey was made by an outside consultant, which will also be the case for the statewide survey, the instructions and format of this publication…

The new industrial center facilities at North Central Technical Institute is an integral part of a five building complex designed as a regional service center for adult vocational-technical education. (GR)

This report outlines the steps for planning educational facilities for elementary and secondary schools. Three major steps are identified regarding the school building program, and the various phases involved in each step are analyzed in detail. Several charts and information forms for use in planning educational facilities are included. (FS)

The design of vocational laboratories must reflect four major design criteria: (1) work flow and activity relationships; (2) equipment size and orientation requirements; (3) mechanical system requirements; and (4) requirements related to supervision, safety, and control. (Author)

These specifications are planned as guidelines for architects to design an educational facility that will be relevant to the needs of the Fort Lincoln community. It is important to understand that this document and architectural plans for the facility do coexist, and that the criteria presented here has played an important role in the actual…

In addition to space and equipment requirements, guidelines are suggested for layouts and facilities. Detailed equipment lists are given for each area. Sample questionnaires for use in planning are included. (FS)

Basic principles pertaining to the planning and financing of construction and to providing construction projects with technical specifications, materials and equipment are suggested to public education officials to deal with school construction that is financed by government capital investments as well as by local initiative. (Author/KM)

The purpose of the study was to develop educational specifications for an outdoor school after determining curricular offerings and recognizing administrative problems. A review of literature provided a basis for the formulation of tentative criteria in the areas of curriculum, administration, site selection, and facilities development. Tentative…

Elements which should be considered in developing program statements (educational specifications) based on a survey of the literature, are presented in this outline which recommends specific content as well. It is intended for use as a general guide in the preparation of such documents which are thorough, comprehensive, and functional. (FS)

A guide is presented for use by school districts in the formulation of educational specifications for school plant construction projects. Following a discussion of the meaning of educational specifications and a description of their content and format, information is given regarding the organization and procedures for formulating educational…