Introduces the concept of "Meta-Planning," or planning for planning, and the principal's role. The concept is directed at technical planning, for example curriculum development, in which each process results in a product. (Author/WD)

Policies affecting school technology exist at federal, state, and local governmental levels. This article describes a cyclical process to guide policy formation once goals have been formulated. Steps include collecting data, determining the guidance needed, identifying resources, setting priorities, developing policy, and evaluating the policy…

The authors suggests that educational change, like all societal change, takes place as a result of policies interacting with the environment. He explains why some environments are more receptive to change than others. (Editor)

Recommends institutionalizing curriculum policy initiatives for gifted learners at state and local levels that are compatible with new state standards and assessments and also consider flexibility, differentiation, and articulation in planning and implementation. Support structures such as grouping and teacher education must also be incorporated.…