Explores the strengths and pitfalls of the planning process and outlines a number of factors, such as social and economic constraints, that have influenced American education. (Author/IRT)

Emphasizes the history of educational planning in the United States and draws implications from that history. (IRT)

Discusses technology use plans (TUPs) that schools need for E-rate discounts that are available through the Federal Telecommunications Act. A Technology Plan Analysis Rubric is included that is used to evaluate whether a TUP has the elements considered essential as described in educational research and confirmed by practicing technology…

A practitioner reflects on workshop planning, outcomes and evaluation, learning in groups, and the facilitator's motivation. (SK)

New perspectives on the time-honored technique of workshops have identified two major concerns: the context of workshops and the diverse potential of this format for adult learning. (SK)

Studied 44 academic departments judged by provosts to be engaged in effective curriculum planning to identify practices of continuous curriculum planning. Identifies 4 criteria and 20 indicators for assessing continuous program planning in a department. (SLD)

Describes the first phase of a master plan to expand the University of Alaska-Anchorage by purchasing a shopping mall and reconfiguring campus services to take advantage of the additional space. The master plan calls for eventually moving administration to the periphery of the campus and migrating academic programs to the campus center. (SLD)

Gives an overview of systems-based theories and their application in education. Suggests that teachers and administrators recognize that change is inherent in all systems, effecting further change. Recommends holistic planning that accounts for interactions among all system components. (Contains 19 references.) (SK)

Discusses the need for adequate planning in instructional design and describes the Bulletproof Model for the Design of Blended Learning, a model to guide instructional design for blended learning that combines elements of electronic learning with traditional instruction. Assumes that a performance analysis indicated the need for training. (LRW)

Provides planning information for class field trips, including advice on teacher preparation, travel arrangements, rules for walking, parent notification, and preparation of the children. (HTH)

A survey of 457 institutions in the Association for Continuing Higher Education or the National University Continuing Education Association (64 percent response) collected information on continuing education divisions that have strategic plans. Variables included institution type, staff size, and funding base. Findings suggest that strategic…

A case study of adult educators' use of negotiation identified two types of negotiation: (1) substantive negotiations in which they develop programs within the context of power relations and (2) meta-negotiations in which they attempt to change or maintain the power relations. Meta-negotiations directly affected the outcomes of substantive…

Across the country, school improvement plans and school improvement committees are the guiding forces in schools. As school improvement plans are created, revised, and evaluated, library media specialists have an opportunity to demonstrate how they can play a critical part in the team that strives to increase student achievement in their building.…

This is the first report from an ongoing study of four urban school districts (New York, New Orleans, Chicago, and the District of Columbia) that are experimenting with new school designs and new ways of holding schools accountable for performance. This report introduces the idea of a "portfolio school district," and shows how some leading school…

This chapter, drawing from the previous chapters, synthesizes potential directions and implications of future innovation in higher education. The focus is on innovation to address critical issues that administrators face today: the adaptability, maturity, cost structure, and efficiency of the institution.