The videotape, "A Framework for Action," outlines the components of the Management of Education Cycle underlying the Management and Finance Plan (MFP) of the Alberta (Canada) system of education. This paper complements the material presented in the videotape by describing the Management of Education Cycle underlying MFP and providing…

This 22-minute videotape describes how school grounds can be transformed into an educational and social development resource that can enrich the lives of students. It discusses design techniques that break up the school grounds into a variety of places and scale them to size to give students options on where to spend their time and what to do. How…

One of the most difficult tasks facing today's busy school administrative teams is tracking and managing student discipline. Administrators must balance the rights of students with cultivating classroom environments conducive to learning. Breakdowns in communication, procedure, and due process can lead to unpleasant situations, and ultimately, a…