The Redesign of the Schools and Staffing Survey for 1999-2000: A Position Paper

This paper proposes a framework for discussing the objectives and content of the next Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS) in school year 1999-2000. The framework focuses on school reform and what information SASS can collect to inform the nation about school reform efforts. Major reform agenda and expert opinion are reviewed and the issues and topics common to them are identified. These common topics are classified under two major objects of school reform, teacher capacity and school capacity. Teacher capacity is defined in terms of teacher quality, career paths, professional development, and instructional practice. School capacity is defined in terms of school organization and management, decision-making authority, curriculum and instruction, parental involvement, school safety and discipline, and school resources.

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