Presents a model for a strategic planning process that is adapted to the needs of a school of library and information science. The accreditation self-study for the American Library Association is included in the model, and a checklist of topics to be considered when writing goals is provided. (32 references) (LRW)

Although adult continuing education (ACE) has been termed the "poor cousin" of the educational system, Britain's Education Reform Act (1988) is changing that. This paper highlights three trends: a decline in traditional ACE, the rise of vocationalism, and shifting local/center relations. Would-be reformers must plan in an increasingly…

School districts (N=145) were surveyed on program evaluation in special education, addressing preplanning, who evaluates special education programs, the focus of evaluation activities, methods for obtaining evaluative information, criteria for judging program effectiveness, and perceived benefits of the evaluation process. Plans for program…

Argues that, although few teachers initially understand or trust year-round scheduling, it is a concept that can work well. Provides some options for building and maintaining music programs in school systems that operate on year-round schedules. (DB)

Discusses the decreased importance of educational planning to educational development, and the reasons for this trend. Analyzes basic assumptions in the relationship between planning and research. Uses examples from Latin America to illustrate available alternatives for re-establishing an effective relationship between research and educational…

Presents the National Council for the Social Studies' (NCSS) outlook and goals for early childhood and elementary social studies education in the next century. Discusses basic research for elementary social studies, looks at the current status of social studies in the elementary school, and reviews preservice and inservice teacher training. (LS)

A case study is presented of an elementary school preparing to implement a full-time mainstreaming program for students with learning disabilities. Based on observations, interviews, and surveys of students, parents, and teachers, it is concluded that fundamental changes in instruction are necessary for the regular education initiative to work.…

Claims scientific and technical education is the key factor in further development of village enterprises and notes that present "one-directional" education causes migration of rural youth to urban areas. Opposes this system's emphasis on providing students with goals of higher education rather than of agricultural or vocational…

Points out there is an urgent need for specialized teacher education to promote the transition to modern agricultural production. Notes that, if more students are to attend middle and secondary schools in rural areas, there is a need for more rural teachers. Notes the close relationship between qualified personnel and economic development. (NL)

Suggests that the primary task of socialism is to develop a commodity economy in rural areas. Claims local education best meets the needs of local development. Sees vocational, technical, and adult education as the basic structure to initiate reform. Recommends making schools multifunctional; providing work-study structure and preemployment…

Describes changes in the international studies program at Miami University (Ohio). They are the result of a dramatic rise in student interest. Identifies unity and coherence in a multidisciplinary format as the central challenge to the program. Suggests that success is dependent upon management, cooperation, and development of a clear vision. (KO)

Outlines practical strategies which educational administrators can apply in planning for the use of advanced instructional technologies, and presents a checklist to use in evaluating new instructional devices. Highlights include assessing instructional needs; hardware and software considerations; vendors; costs; and effects of change and…

Discusses the elementary school's social studies curriculum with references to: "James Madison Elementary School: A Curriculum for Elementary School," (William Bennett); Matthew Downey and Linda Levstik's review of research on the teaching and learning of history; and "Social Studies for Early Childhood and Elementary School…

Investigates whether West German schools are open to cooperation with parents according to the demands of law. Indicates that teachers and parents typically confine cooperation to obligatory rituals, while optimum school success can only be achieved through genuine cooperation. Discusses what might be done to improve parent--teacher cooperation…

Discusses reasons for the failure of educational television (ETV) projects in various countries. Topics discussed include the Centre for Educational Television Overseas (CETO); the Multinational Project in Educational Technology; problems with television and video technology; management and planning; research; the role of visual learning; and…