Improvement of information systems to support management and planning in education is dependent on a change to a rational management style. It can be argued that this same prerequisite exists for the return of public confidence and support. (Author)

Complete but concise picture of the California Education Information System, how it developed, its current status, its basic features, and a description of its contents. Covers design, developmental history, business subsystem, pupil subsystem, and a summary. (Author)