Written in response to rising numbers of requests for help from teachers, principals, chief school administrators, and parents on how to implement the informal approach to education, this book provides the pre-service or in-service educator, administrator, or parent with a guide written from a practical point of view. Advice on how to move toward informal education through non-graded lessons, team teaching, and differentiated staffing is provided, and concrete suggestions are given for arranging the learning environment, developing learning centers, and using materials, equipment, and the environment surrounding the school. The need for an effective means of assessment and evaluation of the growth and development of individual children is examined, and the process of communication between school and home is explored. The book concludes with a discussion about the preparation of teachers, both pre-service and in-service, for informal education. (Author/MP)