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ERIC Number: EJ197132
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978
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A Case Study of Information Gathering for Policy Decisions in Public Schools.
Taylor, Robert L.; Helmer, F. Theodore
Journal of Educational Research, v72 n1 p23-28 Sep-Oct 1978
A survey of client-systems in a medium-sized public school district is reported with emphasis on how data on perceptions and needs can be gathered. The study shows how the data were used to influence policy decisions and clearly defines the obligations of decision makers to be better informed and responsive to the public sector. (JMF)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Decision Making, Information Needs, Information Seeking, Needs Assessment, Policy Formation, Questionnaires, School Districts
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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