Focusing on data-driven educational planning and implementation, this article presents three examples of data analysis used for educational improvement in the Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) Public Schools. (MD)

This manual covers the fundamentals of managing student activities, including program management, budget guidelines and cost-cutting methods, and ways to gain support for the student activities program. General advice is provided in the opening section on initial assessment of program options, setting priorities, and resource allocation. The…

The Program Status Research Study examined the status of local programs for students with high abilities and reasons given by key personnel for program status. A mail survey to 2,900 local personnel in 19 states (divided into four groups according to economic health and the existence or non-existence of a state mandate to provide services) yielded…

This report reviews the major forces that have shaped the direction of teacher education reform in Oregon since 1983, focusing on Ballot Measure 5 which threatens state level funds for teacher education programs and on the impact of Workforce 2000 goals. Following an introduction, the document is organized into three sections: "Professional…

Examination of the United States Department of Education's administration of staff and funds for the implementation of Chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act from fiscal year (FY) 1981 to FY 1986 revealed the following information: (1) the number of staff assigned to administer the Chapter 1 program declined dramatically, as…

Focusing on the conditions brought about by declining enrollment and resources, this book presents problems and suggests possible ways of dealing with them. Chapter 1 lists social forces that have long-term implications for maintenance of quality education. The second chapter applies the concept "smaller is better" to education. Several planning…

Financial planning for education is a difficult task as schools struggle for a share of diminishing tax resources. The presentation of school budgets for voter approval must be done as effectively as possible. When presenting budgets, administrators should take into account that the public has a low tolerance for detail, budgets are boring, a well…