A taxonomy for modeling information systems is presented. Epistemology is used as a prescriptive modeling basis and it is shown how the different models can be made scientifically operational by using a special kind of systems analysis. Results of a preliminary experiment based on one of the models are presented. (60 references) (Author/KE)

The author describes an educational program that not only accounts for past endeavors but also helps plan for future programs. (Author/LF)

Staffing is only one aspect of traditional schools that needs to be questioned. (Author)

Contains a brief matrix of the historical development of data processing. (MU)

Describes ten Canadian schools designed by the Study of Educational Facilities (SEF), some new studies published by SEF and an evaluation phase into which SEF is now moving. (MF)

Systems analysis and synthesis are applied to the supervision of school psychological services. A brief review of the key concepts of systems theory is followed by an explanation of one possible system for supervision. Illustrations of the usefulness of the systems approach to supervision are included. (Author)

Explains the use of a trained team selected from an organization to supply knowledge of the work system and help gather and process the data within a reasonable time. Role relationships, diagnostic team activities, team knowledge and skill requirements, team member selection, and costs are discussed. (JD)

Offers two illustrations of how newspapers can plan and organize a systems approach to streamline their circulation departments. (RL)

Based on assumption that paradox itself is a conceptual and not an empirical phenomenon, study presents an analysis of these situations by analogy. This analysis has implications for psychotherapy which render the use of contralogical techniques of change more easily specifiable. (Author)