Information should be gathered on specific features of school learning environments that are effective in maximizing all students' chances for schooling success, particularly the chances of success for special students who require greater-than-usual educational support. Research and educational practice support the contention that information on learning environments or conditions can enhance innovative program development, school implementation, and strategic planning. Research on the learning environment has studied productivity factors involving the interaction between students, instruction, and environment and the characteristics of instruction which are adaptive to student differences. In addition, it is important to gather information on learning processes as outcomes of effective schooling. Schools need to be more effective in creating environments that foster basic skills development as well as preparing every individual to make the educational, occupational, and professional choices that each person deserves. The National Center for Education Statistics data base could include these indicators of learning outcomes: students' use of resources, study strategies, use of specific lesson materials, learning behaviors, motivation, and self-concept. (GDC)