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Trends and Issues: Educational Governance
State Education GovernanceJournal ArticlesEJ621333 EA538047School Finance Litigation and Its Influence on Secondary Practitioners. Author: Van Keuren, James P. Availability: Journal Citation: American Secondary Education, v29 n2 p9-15 Win 2000 Publication Date: 2000 ISSN: 0003-1003 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Evaluative (142) Journal Announcement: CIJAUG2001 Abstract: When state funding systems are declared unconstitutional, equity/adequacy issues are considered while ignoring unintended consequences. This article describes how school finance litigation has unintentionally influenced governance, fiscal and academic accountability, and secondary educators' practice. Two consequences are more state oversight and less local control. (Contains 11 references.) (MLH) Descriptors: *Accountability; *Court Litigation; *Educational Equity (Finance); *Governance; *Influences; Principals; Professional Autonomy; School District Autonomy; Secondary Education; *Teachers Identifiers: *Educational Adequacy EJ586427 JC508437 Governance of Education in Papua New Guinea: The Role of Boards of Governors. Author: Maha, Api C. Availability: Journal Citation: International Review of Education/Internationale Zeitschrift fuer Erziehungswissenschaft/Revue Internationale de l'Education, v43 n2-3 p179-92 1997 Publication Date: 1997 ISSN: 0020-8566 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Evaluative (142) Journal Announcement: CIJDEC1999 Abstract: Investigates the role of Boards of Governors in the governance of local high schools in Papua New Guinea. Offers lessons for those who are intending to introduce school governance at the individual institution level. Asserts that training is required for principals and board members to strengthen the boards' effectiveness. (19 citations) (VWC) Descriptors: *Boards of Education; Decentralization; *Educational Administration; Educational Change; Educational Development; Educational Planning; Foreign Countries; *Governing Boards; Government School Relationship; High Schools; Politics of Education; School Administration Identifiers: *Papua New Guinea EJ542618 EA533280 The Reform of School Governance in the Republic of Ireland. Author: Lennon, Charlie; White, John Availability: Journal Citation: Phi Delta Kappan v78 n8 p632-34 Apr 1997 Publication Date: 1997-00-00 ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217 Language: English Document Type: Reports (141); Reports (142); Journal Articles (080) Journal Announcement: CIJSEP1997 Abstract: The Irish education system is a privatized, state-funded patchwork, with five separate types of secondary schools whose governance structures vary according to church, state, or local authority ownership. A 1995 government white paper recommends a more coherent governance structure with state, regional, and school-site decision-making levels. Creating powerful regional boards would gradually weaken schools' self-governing autonomy. (MLH) Descriptors: *Centralization; *Decentralization; Elementary Secondary Education; Foreign Countries; *Governance; *School District Autonomy; *Teacher Participation Identifiers: *Ireland DocumentsED463043 PS030129Kentucky School Updates: A Parent/Citizen Guide for 2001-02. Author: Heine, Cindy Institutional Author: Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort.(LBY41571); Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, Lexington, KY.(BBB23715) Availability: Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, P.O. Box 1658, Lexington, KY 40588-1658. Tel: 800-928-2111 (Toll Free); Tel: 859-233-9849; Fax: 859-233-0760; e-mail: admin@prichardcommittee.org. For full text: http://www.prichardcommittee.org. Sponsoring Agency: Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. (LBY41571) Publication Date: August 2001 Language: English Document Type: Guides--Non-classroom (055) Journal Announcement: RIESEP2002 Abstract: This annual publication is intended to help Kentucky parents and citizens stay informed on educational issues and to provide them with information and encouragement to be involved in the education of the children in their community. The guide includes information on the basics of the law for various school programs, Commonwealth Testing System and school assessment, school accountability, assistance, testing results, and what citizens can do to help. Separate chapters provide specific updates on (1) assessment and school accountability; (2) early childhood programs; (3) primary school; (4) reading programs; (5) extended school services; (6) high schools; (7) career and technical education; (8) students with special needs; (9) equal opportunities in education; (10) school-based decision making; (11) family resource and youth service centers; (12) school safety; (13) technology and education; (14) professional development; (15) teacher preparation and the education professional standards board; (16) school finance; (17) governance; (18) alternative school schedules and calendars; and (19) parent involvement. A map of Prichard Committee community support regions concludes the guide. (JPB) Descriptors: Educational Change; Educational Environment; Educational Facilities; Elementary Secondary Education; Equal Education; High Risk Students; *Institutional Characteristics; Parent Participation; Preschool Education; Professional Development; School Administration; School Community Relationship; School Districts; School Funds; *School Law; School Organization; *School Policy; School Role; School Safety; *State Legislation; State Regulation; *State Standards Identifiers: *Kentucky; School Rules Descriptive Terms: For 1999-2000 guide, see ED 435 447. Geographic Source: U.S.; Kentucky ED460414 EA026864 First Annual Education Reform Implementation Report {and} Appendices, Fall 1994. Institutional Author: Massachusetts State Dept. of Education, Quincy.(BBB27507) Availability: Massachusetts Department of Education, 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148-5023 (Publication no. 17615-40-10,000-9/94-1.80-DOE). Tel:781-338-3000; Tel: 800-439-2370 (Toll Free). Publication Date: 1994 Language: English Document Type: Reports--Evaluative (142) Journal Announcement: RIEJUN2002 Descriptors: Accountability; Educational Change; Educational Finance; *Educational Objectives; Educational Planning; Elementary Secondary Education; Governance; Professional Development; Program Implementation; State Action; State Legislation; State Programs; *State Standards; *Statewide Planning; *Strategic Planning Identifiers: *Massachusetts Descriptive Terms: Photographs may not reproduce adequately. Geographic Source: U.S.; Massachusetts ED459565 EC308753 Maine Department of Education Regulation 180: Early Intervention and Special Education for Children Age Birth to under Age Six. Institutional Author: Maine State Dept. of Education, Augusta.(LRC44775) Availability: Maine State Dept. of Education, 23 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Tel: 207-624-6600; Web site: http://www.state.me.us/education. Publication Date: May 26, 2001 Language: English Document Type: Legal/Legislative/Regulatory materials (090) Journal Announcement: RIEMAY2002 Abstract: This document contains regulations governing the administration of the Childfind system for children age birth to under age 6, the provision of early intervention services to eligible children birth through two with disabilities and their families, and the provision of special education and related services to eligible children age 3 to under 6 with disabilities and their families living in Maine. Twelve sections contain provisions relating to: (1) the purpose of the early intervention and preschool program; (2) definitions of key early intervention and special education terms; (3) governance of the early intervention program, including the Interdepartmental Coordinating Council for Early Intervention; (4) administration of the early intervention program; (5) a statement of assurances; (6) the comprehensive Childfind system, child identification, qualifications of screeners, evaluators, and assessors, and billing procedures; (7) early childhood teams, parent participation, and early childhood team meeting documentation; (8) eligibility for services for children birth through age 2 and for children ages 3 through 5; (9) Individualized Family Service Programs and Individualized Education Programs; (10) early intervention and special education and related services; (11) provider qualifications and participation; and (12) procedural safeguards. (CR) Descriptors: Classification; Compliance (Legal); *Disabilities; Due Process; *Early Identification; *Early Intervention; *Eligibility; Evaluation Methods; Individualized Education Programs; Individualized Family Service Plans; Infants; Legal Responsibility; Preschool Children; Preschool Education; Referral; School Responsibility; *Special Education; *State Regulation; Student Evaluation; Student Rights; Toddlers Identifiers: *Maine; Related Services Geographic Source: U.S.; Maine ED437721 EA030200 A Double-Headed System: A History of K-12 Governance in California and Options for Restructuring. In a Response to a Request by Senator Dede Alpert. Author: Haberman, Murray J. Institutional Author: California State Library, Sacramento. California Research Bureau.(BBB33320) Availability: EDRS Price MF01/PC03 Plus Postage. Governmental Status: State Publication Date: July 1999 Report Number: CRB-99-011 Language: English Pages: 51 Document Type: Historical material (060); Opinion papers (120) Journal Announcement: RIEJUL2000 Abstract: This paper presents a history of California's offices of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Board of Education, and Secretary of Education by tracing the creation and development of these respective authorities. It discusses the origins of these offices, from the drafting of California's first constitution through the present day, and describes how current statutes do not clearly define these offices' functional responsibilities, creating a lack of clarity that has led to conflict. It opens with the creation of the position of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1849 and debates on whether this should be an elected or appointed position. Some of the highlights covered in the history include the constitutional basis for the State Board of Education, the creation of the position of the Secretary of Child Development and Education, and interpretation of the state board's authority. The report also examines governance models used in other states and proposes alternative governance structures. It describes the move toward centralization, the selection of the state board of education, and the appointment of the Chief State School Officer. The paper offers options for restructuring the governance and administration of K-12 education. Four appendices provide ballot arguments for and against various constitutional amendments. (Contains 25 references.) (RJM) Descriptors: Change Strategies; *Educational Administration; Educational Assessment; *Educational Change; *Educational History; Elementary Secondary Education; *Governance; Instructional Leadership Identifiers: *California Geographic Source: U.S.; California |