The School Information Form was developed in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Plan (see TM 000 608) to provide data for assessment of educational quality in Pennsylvania public schools. The form was completed by a school representative or staff member at the sample school. Items provide such information as the size of school population, the…

Procedures for implementing the Pennsylvania Plan (see TM 000 608) are detailed, and the method of achieving representative sampling is described. Functions of school representatives involved in the data collection are listed, and their training is outlined. Procedures for collecting school and teacher information, and administering tests and…

The Teacher Questionnaire was developed in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Plan (see TM 000 608) to evaluate the educational quality of Pennsylvania public schools. The questionnaire was completed by at least three teachers in the sample schools. Questions pertain to biographical data, teachers' attitudes toward teaching as a profession, toward…