This document presents in detail the master plans for the 1983-84 school year of the District of Columbia public schools. Priority areas were identified as instruction, management improvement, planning, quality assurance, resource development, and community relations. General statements of long-range objectives and achievement indicators are outlined for each of these areas. Desired learning outcomes are discussed. An analysis of test results is presented with identification of systemwide target areas for improvement. Descriptions are given of development in instructional programs in the areas of: (1) competency-based curriculum; (2) educational technology; (3) public/private partnerships; (4) career development; (5) adult, continuing education and staff development; (6) special education and pupil personnel services; and (7) bilingual education. Efforts currently underway in working with educationally disadvantaged children are described. Program summaries are given for basic skill development and educational improvement and support services. Statements on long-range goals from the offices of the educational policymakers for the District of Columbia are presented. (JD)