Describes the controversy over the Legal Defense Fund's (LDF) continued use of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) name, although the former has separated from the latter. Maintains that public confusion over the competing organizations has prompted NAACP to seek legal action against LDF's unauthorized use of…

Suggests guidelines for establishing a secondary school experiential program in the areas of assessing school and student needs, setting goals and devising plans to meet the goals, planning for necessary resources (time, energy, finances, supplies), and selling the program to administrators and teachers. (NEC)

Presents the "public choice" model of resource management in organizations in non-market settings. Suggests changes in the model to account for the characteristics of public school districts, especially the differences among districts in their degree of focus on organizational goals. (Author/RW)

Introduces the concept of "Meta-Planning," or planning for planning, and the principal's role. The concept is directed at technical planning, for example curriculum development, in which each process results in a product. (Author/WD)

Describes the first national conference of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) held in Louisville, Kentucky, September 25-28, 1980. The historical development of the conference as well as its goals, program, proceedings, and exhibits are covered. (BK)

In planning for University Associates' organization development conference, OD '80, a Delphi study was conducted to predict trends and problems in this field for the coming decade. Included are preliminary results as well as comparative data from a group of OD practitioners. (Author)

This report describes the development and objectives of the World Council of Comparative Education Societies; takes a composite look at those who attended its fourth World Congress General Assembly (1980); and examines critical issues facing the organization. (SJL)

Describes a five-process yearly cycle of goal setting, planning, and holding accountable that enabled this district to raise language arts test scores, improve public relations, develop a program for gifted and talented students, and close an elementary school without an emotional backlash. (Author/IRT)

Contrasts the teacher-training goals of nineteenth-century laboratory schools with John Dewey's pioneering approach which has resulted in today's research- and experimentation-oriented laboratory schools. Explains why such schools have received criticism for lack of accomplishment. Outlines features of inquiry-oriented laboratory schools and…

Health education as a profession is examined in terms of: (1) unique and essential service; (2) intellectual performance techniques; (3) period of training; (4) autonomy for practitioners and group members; (5) professional autonomy; (6) organizational autonomy; (7) importance of service; and (8) code of ethics. (CMJ)

Describes an approach which overcomes the discrepancy between the aims of management training programs and the needs of management in organizations. (JOW)

Utilization of telecommunications and computer technology to increase access to information is identified as a primary goal for public libraries. To further service in the future, libraries should consider database services, online access to library resources, online community conferencing, community databases, network resource sharing,…

States that "bifocal vision" allows workers to commit to a plan yet adapt to changes in business environment. Finds that written and oral communication are essential to the success of any strategic plan and that communication skills make technical communicators valuable corporate assets. Advocates introducing technical communication…

Describes development of strategic objectives at the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Division of the Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center (NRaD). Discusses its plan to achieve these objectives. States that the organization's responsibilities span the continuum of information using technical communication skills. Uses…

Examines the impact of teacher recruitment approaches via university-based and alternative certification programs. Asserts that traditional and alternative certification efforts are by themselves limited in their potential to address the problem of teacher shortages in urban schools. Suggests that an organizational view of schools, which looks…