In this collection of papers Harold G. Cassidy outlines the conceptual framework for the conference which is based on a systems approach to development of practical action programs in education. A basic model is presented as a basis for shifting from the post-crisis to the pre-crisis approach to curriculum development and educational administration. Jere W. Clark's paper, "Eco-Cybernetics - The Nucleus of Unified Knowledge and Curriculum Patterns for the Space Age," emphasizes simplicity in organization and operation and suggests eco-cybernetics as the nucleus for a common approach to the basic elements of knowledge. Notes from the conference dialogue groups are included together with references to other published sources of information on the conference discussions and a commentary on the conference is made by George L. Fersh. (SHM)