The planning of educational facilities is viewed as a function of the educational objectives of the institution. A physical facilities survey must be related to the type of program, enrollment trends and projections, and availability of faculty. Three basic planning study procedures described are a survey of present facilities, a facilities…

This paper describes the growing community school movement in the United States. It begins with a discussion of the general basis for community schools, the community school concept, and the philosophy behind community schools. The author then shows what a community school can do and what it is like. The concluding section outlines the…

This report describes the plans and objectives of a project to improve school facilities planning by investigating alternative planning strategies and training selected educational planners from around the U.S. During the first year of the project, emphasis will be placed on basic research into the process of educational facilities planning.…

This document provides guidelines for planning the physical facilities that house learning resources centers. Data for the report was collected over a 12-year period, with input from personnel at learning resources centers throughout California. Discussion is broken up into the following sections: (1) development of the guidelines, which includes…

Uncontrollable factors exist in any situation and must be met as they arise. The University of Minnesota has adopted the assumption that the future will in some respects follow the pattern of the past. The traditional method of basing space needs on square footage per student does not take into account increased demands for space that result from…

Similarities and differences between outdoor education facilities using wildlife rehabilitation as an educational tool were examined. Data on funding sources, type and amount of public served, use of curriculum guides, statement of goals/objectives, and staff characteristics were obtained from questionnaires sent to 69 facilities. Findings…

This document (1) provides information and guidelines to California school districts in organizing and developing a comprehensive planning effort; (2) helps districts view a total educational system and use a systems approach to planning and problem solving; and (3) specifically helps school districts applying for State school building aid funds…

This detailed study examines the short- and long-range facility needs of Dayton City School District. Extensive tables illustrate study findings; descriptions of individual schools and their facility needs are appended. (LLR)