This program is designed to make the concept of the new school possible -- one that provides a variety of learning situations and guarantees learning opportunities for all individuals. The report makes recommendations in four areas that foster the new school concept: (1) technical assistance and evaluation support for school-based projects using alternative practices; (2) completion of assessment for mathematics, writing, and reading and development of programs in learning skills, science, and human relations; (3) expansion of assessment procedures and training methods for educational personnel and new projects relating teacher competencies to pupil learning; and (4) coordination of research and development activities under several programs. (RA)