Defines educational planning from differing perspectives and describes four bodies of knowledge bearing on the concept. Current uses of research by professors are depicted and future research and training needs bearing on planning are recommended. (Author/WM)

Underlying projections for the development of preparatory programs for educational administrators is the assumption that differences between education and business will be eroded by growing interaction between the two sectors. Leaders in both sectors are thinking increasingly in common terms of "investment,""input-output,""social responsibility,"…