This booklet presents a guide to the development of a dissemination model for educational accountability programs. Emphasis is placed on: (1) the importance of carefully defining the term educational accountability, (2) the need for understanding the processes of communication and dissemination, (3) the basic steps in developing an effective…

This document reports on a project designed to (1) help State departments of education improve their public information programs, and (2) build greater understanding of education by keeping the public informed of new developments in education. The project directed major attention to the following areas: (1) a national survey of State agency public…

This booklet is one of a series of reports addressing the most critical issues confronting state boards of education throughout the United States. Each report attempts to present a concise, informative review and analysis of the best and most current information available on one of these critical topics. This booklet focuses on ways of increasing…

This booklet is intended to serve as a practical source of assistance to school staffs that are interested in improving the flow of information about school programs and services to parents and pupils. Specifically, it is designed to help school personnel assess school programs and services, communicate information about these programs and…