Reviews Moore's book on the strategies for well-planned teaching. Discusses the contents of each of the book's 10 chapters, noting that, although the book's focus is on the basics of teaching, the book does not adequately cover recent findings. (JPB)

Describes a project that formed cross-grade elementary teacher teams that met weekly to engage in collaborative planning, instruction, and assessment. The teams included classroom teachers from several grade levels together with special-education teachers, inclusion and behavioral specialists, guidance counselors, and music and physical-education…

In fall 1999, teachers of two Wisconsin elementary schools met to discuss setting specific goals that are strategic, measurable, attainable, results-oriented, and time-bound (SMART). Commonly used in government and industry, SMART goals are now helping educators evaluate their instructional processes and programs. (MLH)

Discusses the importance of planning for information technology in higher education and the ongoing nature of planning needed due to the constant evolution of computers and networks. Topics include leadership; applications to a liberal university community; the development of a national information infrastructure; bandwidth; and intellectual…

Responses from 112 general practitioners in Quebec who organize continuing medical education and interviews with 18 identified their skill and knowledge needs in the areas of needs assessment, adult education principles, and group leadership techniques. Their primary problems included motivating and maintaining physicians' interest in formal…

A recent investigation into school development plans in (British) primary schools concerned the involvement of governors in the design and implementation process. There were variations both within and between schools in the amount and nature of governor involvement. There is scope for governing bodies to fulfill their roles in providing a…

An analysis of 100 English primary school development plans (SDPs) found that the SDPs tended to be multifocused, with few criteria for judging success. The paper examines three key issues in SDPs: promoting a unified, collaborative ethos; linking withtarget identification and review and subsequent improvements; and linking with student learning.…

Explores the educational achievement of francophone minority students in Canada, considering the usefulness of J. Ogbu's (1978, 1991) model of voluntary and involuntary minorities. In Canada, a more flexible and inclusive framework is needed to account for the variability of academic outcomes and to plan interventions to improve academic…

A study investigated the impact of the use of the Vermont Interdependent Services Team Approach (VISTA) by seven individual student-planning teams on students (ages 5-13) with deaf-blindness educated in inclusive classes with individually determined support services. Greater implementation of decisions made using VISTA increased the likelihood of…

Rapid, inadequately funded expansion of British higher education between 1990-96 contributed to a funding crisis. This paper, an updated version of a report submitted to the National Committee of Inquiry into Higher Education, proposes a coherent reform strategy involving a wide-ranging system of student loans, flexibility to allow universities to…

Contends that it is important to ask the correct questions pertaining to academic programming, professional development, learning environments, and Catholic identity before setting goals for the next academic school year. Lists seven questions that might help Catholic school administrators better prepare their school for the near future. (CJW)

The perception that independent study distance education is inferior is one issue planners must face in higher education. Negotiation of the interests of the institution, faculty, and administrators can be facilitated by collection of data showing opportunities and interests. (SK)

Districts are increasingly building complex computer systems to meet changing requirements for technology-rich education. Technology committees can help build consensus, identify key issues, support funding requests, educate the community, and shape the collective imagination. Planners should also consider system standardization, software/hardware…

In the late 1980s, a committee of Pasco County, Florida, administrators, teachers, and community members began exploring how schools might change to enable students to graduate successfully and become productive citizens. The committee is now transforming schools through an interactive process of continuous study, design, professional development,…

Relates the founding and development of Lamplighter School in Memphis, Tennessee. Discusses the founders' experiences and challenges in running the school and its eventual development into a community-based and managed school. Offers suggestions for making such a transition a smooth process, including carefully selecting board members and…