Six chapters of a compendium consider major aspects of intermediate school operation. Chapter 17, "Organizational Structures," discusses the nature of organization, indicates the importance of an understanding of organization in establishing intermediate schools as an integral part of an educational program for youth, and explores the administrative aspects of organization. Chapter 18, "Administrative Services," discusses the principal's leadership role and administrative tasks as well as the roles of the administrative team and other staff members who perform administrative functions. Chapter 19, "Staff Personnel Practices," suggests guidelines for acceptable personnel practices that should strengthen staffing and provide optimum working conditions. Chapter 20, "School Plant Designs," discusses desirable physical components of intermediate schools. Chapter 21, "Relations with the Community" considers basic aspects of the communication process, the nature and purpose of sound school-community relations, roles of staff personnel and lay citizens, and procedures for working with organized community groups and the home, especially disadvantaged parents. Chapter 22, "Evaluating the Program," treats the meaning and importance of evaluation and reviews evaluation types, criteria, procedures, and tools. (JK)