Serving as a guide to the outdoor areas of Powell County, Montana, and the surrounding area, this resource book is useful for teachers who wish to explore the out-of-doors with their students, particularly those interested in nature studies. Its aim is to produce a citizenry that is knowledgeable concerning the biophysical environment and its…

Presents an approach for estimating school site space needs that (1) identifies the various functions to be accommodated and the space needed for each and (2) determines the total amount of site space required. Provides some useful estimates of the amounts of space required for a number of common functions. (MLF)

Discusses the key sites chosen in the United States for environmental research and monitoring as part of an international program that protects major centers for ecological and environmental research. (MLH)

This document updates California's 1966 guidelines for school district determination of land size needs to support their education programs. The guide reflects the changes in educational programs that have affected school site usage and size requirements and includes recommended changes in site acreage for very large schools; equal access for…

This report, which is part of a study that seeks to help colleges, universities, and accreditation agencies improve their performance, presents insights gained from interviews and from documents collected in advance of and during visits to Denmark and Sweden in 1999 to examine higher education quality evaluations. Following Section 1,…

Before making the choice of renovating an old building or constructing a new one on the same site or at a new site, many considerations must be taken into account: available funds, time, energy sources, environmental and social impact, relationship to other buildings, and the condition of the old building itself. (Author)

Building between and over existing buildings gives the University of Winnipeg additional usable space without buying additional acreage. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to identify principals' instructional leadership actions within a comprehensive teacher evaluation system in successful schools rated as recognized or exemplary by the accountability measures in place. The study followed a multiple case study approach. Participants included six school administrators within the same…

Playgrounds, being a fundamental part of the childhood experience, should be safe havens for children. This handbook includes technical safety guidelines for designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining public playgrounds. It also includes a "Public Playground Safety Checklist" to highlight some of the most important safety issues…

The selection and planning of sites for school facilities can be critical and difficult due to the varied and complex demands schools must satisfy. This publication addresses the many factors that need consideration during the process of site selection, planning, development, and use. The report examines not only the site selection and planning…

The Service Delivery Assessment (SDA) model is a human services evaluation tool which offers a viable alternative to more traditional approaches and is appropriate for small local evaluations as well as large national studies. There are five phases to an SDA study: assignment, pre-assessment, design, analysis, and communication of the findings.…

As part of a plan to raise the educational achievement level of Hawaiian children, a pre-kindergarten educational program will be implemented to serve preschool-age children who have the greatest risk of academic failure. The selection of sites for the program is to be determined by a systematic assessment of needs which will (1) analyze…

The purpose of this project was to develop an evaluation system for the competency-based vocational program developed by Wisconsin's Division of Corrections, Department of Public Instruction (DPI), and the Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education System (VTAE). Site visits were conducted at five correctional institutions in March and April of…

This report discusses the analysis of program review data obtained through visits to schools identified by an earlier statewide cost-effectiveness study. Primary purpose of this report was to determine the feasibility of conducting program site reviews of selected schools for the purpose of recommending instructional improvements. Site reviews…

Outlines the requirements for an effective outdoor theatre installation, noting specific production considerations and techniques. See CS 703 531 for availability. (MH)