The article outlines (in question and answer form) a procedure for estimating the treatment validity of a special education test and used two tests as examples. (PHR)

Discusses study to ascertain problems existing in ethnic studies programs: lack of consensus regarding goals, recruitment of faculty, and funds available. Results indicate a need for decisions and clarifications regarding ultimate goals of ethnic studies. (KC)

An analysis of the evolution of educational technology demonstrates that the expansion of the concept has been unavoidable. A definition of educational technology as an economic approach to the micro and macro planning of education is introduced, and problems and guidelines for implementation in developing countries are discussed. (Author/JEG)

The traditional components of the dean's job--administration, management, and leadership--require that the dean become an academic planner as well. In this context, the dean is responsible for determining priorities and choosing alternatives for the future. (JMF)

School programs must focus on the future if they are to maintain their viability. Future studies provide an alternative from within the existing system, thus requiring that the first step be to involve the entire staff in planning. Offers an outline for discussion. (Editor/RK)

Discusses various arguments for the use of planning by objectives in instructional planning and contends that having an objective does not ensure selection of the best instructional approach. Also argues that the use of specific objectives, rather than more general goals, has no bearing on the effectiveness of instructional planning. (Author/JG)

Reviews the various emerging roles that senior citizens can play in the educational field. (AM)

Carter's proposed cabinet-level Department of Education would consolidate the grant programs, job training, early childhood education, literacy training, and other functions scattered throughout the government. This former assistant secretary of HEW supports the plan and offers suggestions for its effectiveness. (LBH)

In the second part of a two-part series on corporate management, this article examines how money, time and people can be wasted by the new layers of management, what the effect is on teachers, and whether it is worthwhile for education to remain in local government. (Editor/RK)

Analyzes to what extent 120 British primary schools' practice matched criteria for national management and development outlined in official guidelines. Primary schools have been slower than secondary schools to embrace the principles of strategic and long-term development planning. Inspectors' application of criteria in resource-management matters…

Examines management of planned change. Considers how a continually shifting balance between environmental turbulence and stability affects implementation of annual school-development plans. Tests Wallace and McMahon's contingency hypothesis: turbulent environments demand a continual process of creation, monitoring, and adjustment. Stable…

Illustrates the use of concepts from the arts as metaphors to enhance educational policymaking, focusing on Alexander Pope's poetry, the development of planning models, and the interpretation of Quebec's Museum of Civilization as a metaphor and model for policymaking. Highlights the need for originality and creativity. (29 citations) (MAB)

Controversy rages over whole-language/phonics approaches to reading instruction, giving critics great school-bashing opportunities. Districts that have successfully incorporated whole language generally have planned for change, involved parents, proceeded slowly, built in ongoing professional development, provided adequate resources, reassured…

Focuses on two examples of how the English education system acquired characteristics and practices from Scotland and other sources. States that since Scottish and English backgrounds were similar, the predominant progress of Scotland's education system played the larger role in English educational development. (KDR)