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	Table of Contents
		Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8	Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Index

	Chapter 1 Contents About Educational Planning Planning for change Internal and external factors bearing on the educational plan Connecting the educational plan with the community's and the district's vision Who should be involved Models for change Strategies for engaging and evaluating the plan Sample planning and assessment documents Updates Forms and References Sample tool - quality quick sheet Student engagement survey Table 1.1 change models Teacher follow-up survey Return to Top
	Chapter 2 Contents The relationship between educational facilities and student performance The importance of parental involvement Technology and student achievement How school size affects academic performance and student wellbeing The effect of educational facilities and student achievement Case study: An educational facility for a small learning community Updates Forms and References Return to Top
	Chapter 3 Contents Definitions of "community" Why create community partnerships The concept of social capital Benefits of community involvement in planning Models of community partnership processes A case study Updates Forms and References Key communicator participant profile Key communicator site meeting questionnaire Key components for a community partnership process Planning your participatory program Questionnaire for a key communicator group participants Vision workshop questionnaire Return to Top
	Chapter 4 Contents Definition and purpose of the facility master plan The planning committee Groundwork for the master plan Three phases of developing the plan Evaluating the plan Updates Forms and References Study and survey guidelines Assessment plan for educational adequacy Educational assessment instrument Space needs survey Building evaluation form Site inspection checklist Return to Top
	Chapter 5 Contents Definition of and reasons for educational specifications Parts of an educational specification District-wide and site-specific educational specifications Environmental elements and learning Creating district-wide specifications Creating site-specific specifications What happens with the educational specifications Updates Forms and References Handout - faculty Handout - project labs Handout - small and large groups Handout - special needs resource and workroom Handout - special needs self-contained classroom Handout - student project areas and technology lab Handout - whole class instructions Handout - room description worksheet Return to Top
	Chapter 6 Contents Definition and significance of design guidelines Content and organization Degree of detail Example Updates Forms and References Return to Top
	Chapter 7 Contents How school sites relate to educational programs School siting and the Smart Growth movement Steps and considerations in selecting a school site Evaluating sites Planning for development of the site Updates Forms and References Site comparison and evaluation form Return to Top
	Chapter 8 Contents Benefits and drawbacks of computer-enhanced education Identifying a facility's real needs Need for secure funding Building design considerations Creating a technology plan Space and furnishing considerations Updates Forms and References Return to Top
	Chapter 9 Contents Definition and description of sustainable design Reducing operating costs through sustainable design The sustainable school as a teaching device Key components of sustainable design LEED certification Updates Forms and References Return to Top
	Chapter 10 Contents Make-up and responsibilities of the design team Selecting an architect and contractors Design fees The design process Staying on budget Design considerations for occupied buildings Selecting furniture as part of the design process Updates Forms and References Return to Top
	Chapter 11 Contents Terms used in project management and delivery Three main project delivery methods Factors to consider in choosing a method Updates Forms and References Return to Top
	Chapter 12 Contents Major elements of a project budget Canadian funding mechanisms U.S. funding mechanisms Assessing priorities Staying on budget Developing a cash flow analysis Strategies for passing a bond referendum Updates Forms and References Return to Top
	Chapter 13 Contents The stakeholder's part Building a citizens' oversight committee Controlling costs, scheduling, and quality Contract changes Construction partnering Construction commissioning Construction in an occupied building Furniture and equipment Project close-out Updates Forms and References Return to Top
	Chapter 14 Contents School maintenance and student achievement Condition and age of American schools Designing and developing a comprehensive maintenance plan Building maintenance survey forms Facilities evaluation checklist Updates Forms and References Building maintenance inspection Building maintenance survey School facilities evaluation checklist Return to Top
	Chapter 15 Contents The elements of postoccupancy evaluation A rationale for assessment Forms for post-occupancy evaluation Updates Forms and References Elementary school post-occupancy evaluation Middle school post-occupancy evaluation High school post-occupancy evaluation Summary of post-occupancy evaluation Return to Top
	Index