The information in this packet has been selected for the purpose of assisting educators in their efforts to create and sustain effective schools for all students. The articles in Section I, "Overview and Resources," contain statistical profiles assessing minority progress, research information on the effects of desegregation, and practitioner-oriented lists of resource materials and organizations. The articles in Section 2, "Issues and Strategies," contain summaries of significant research findings and practitioner-oriented strategy checklists based on the research. The topics covered are a positive school climate; teacher expectations; issues in evaluation; monitoring student progress, testing and ability grouping; curriculum and instruction; instructional supervision and staff development; and discipline. (CMG)