This monograph aims at presenting information and suggestions on alternative provisions and procedures for planning and effecting needed changes in education. It outlines the kinds of studies that need to be made to facilitate rational planning, describes how these studies should be conducted, and identifies the personnel to make the studies. Although the major focus is on effecting improvements in provisions for financing schools, many of the observations and suggestions should be helpful to State officials and legislators, planning agencies, and other groups concerned with studies and proposals relating to provisions for all aspects of education. The subjects covered include (1) organization for State planning and coordination: some alternatives; (2) organization and procedures for planning and effecting improvements in education; (3) studies of educational needs and programs; (4) studies of financial provisions and needs; (5) analysis of alternatives; and (6) constitutionality of alternative models. Related documents are ED 036 007, ED 052 514-515, ED 052 548, and ED 059 525. (Author/JF)