Date compiled:December 10, 1995 Compiled by:Suzanne M. Preate Last Update:December 10, 1995 INDEX 1) Introduction 2) Internet Resources Gopher -2 Listservs -1 Telnet -none WWW -8 Optional: Electronic Journals and Newsletters -3 FTP -none Other -1 3) ERIC Resources ERIC Clearinghouses -5 ERIC Citations -9 ERIC Digests -4 4) How to Retrieve ERIC Journal Articles and Documents 5) Hard Copy Resources Encyclopedias/Dictionaries -none Full-Length Studies -none Indexes -none Reviews -none Directories -1 Biographical Sources -none Bibliographies -none Periodicals -3 Government Sources -9 Geographical Sources -none Statistical Sources -none

On March 31,1994, President Clinton signed the GOALS 2000: Educate America Act. Goals 2000 resulted from a call to establish national education goals that focused on results, accountability, and flexibility in the use of federal education resources. The 1994 Goals 2000 Act formalizes into law the six original National Education Goals and adds two goals on teacher training and parental involvement. This infoguide attempts to act as a resource for both background and current information on the subject. The eight following goals are components of Goals 2000: 1) school readiness, 2) increased graduation rate, 3) student achievement and citizenship, 4) mathematics and science, 5) adult literacy and lifelong learning, 6) safe, disciplined, alcohol and drug-free schools, 7) teacher education and professional development, and 8) parental and family involvement.

AskERIC Virtual Library URL: gopher://ericir.syr.edu/ The AskERIC Virtual Library is a user-based system that is full of educational resources. This is a comprehensive source for information on Goals 2000.

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gopher ericir.syr.edu =>Other Education Resources =>Goals 2000 =>Goals 2000: An Invitation to Your Community Department Of Education URL: gopher://gopher.ed.gov/

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gopher gopher.ed.gov =>Department-wide Initiatives (Goals 2000...) =>Goals 2000 Initiative OR =>Family Involvement OR =>Flexibility and Waivers This United States Department of Education gopher site provides a great deal of general information about recent Goals 2000 initiatives. The area is currently under construction and may undergo significant changes in the near future. This site also serves as an extremely useful site to begin browsing the entire Department of Education, which is a wonderful source of information on issues related to Goals 2000.

Listservs:

EDPOLYAN EDPOLYAN is a discussion forum on all aspects of education policy. Since January of 1990, it has served as a discussion forum for anywhere between 500 and a thousand subscribers. The forum is overseen and managed by Gene V Glass of the Division of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies of the College of Education at Arizona State University. His e-mail address is Glass#064;ASU.EDU (or Glass#064;ASU on BITNET). Address all special inquiries to him. This listserv has medium to high traffic on a wide range of educational policy issues, Goals 2000 included.

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To subscribe, address an E-Mail message to : listserv#064;asuvm.inre.asu.edu In the Message Text area, type the following: SUBSCRIBE EDPOLYAN your name

World Wide Web (WWW)

Developing Educational Standards URL: http://putwest.boces.org/Standards.html/ This page is a repository for as much information about educational standards as can be found on the Internet.

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http://putwest.boces.org/Standards.html Education First Alliance URL: http://policy.net/efa/ The leading national education groups have formed the Education First Alliance in response to the most dramatic attack on American education this century. Their purpose is to emphasize the importance of education to the American future. This site discusses the state of funds for educational initiatives such as Goals 2000.

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http://policy.net/efa/ NEIRL: Education Resources URL: http://www.neirl.org/resources.html/ The Regional Laboratory for Educational Improvement of the Northeast and Islands (NEIRL) is one of the 10 regional educational laboratories authorized by Congress and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI). Under the direction of a 41-member, regionally representative governing board, the Laboratory works with educators, policy makers, parents, and others concerned about the welfare of children to ensure that ALL children learn

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http://www.neirl.org/resources.html =>Goals 2000: Educate America Act - Summary and Analysis OR =>Equity Materials In Mathematics, Science & Technology: A Resource Guide North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL): Pathways to School Improvement URL: http://www.ncrel.org/ncrel/ Pathways is a unique information resource for classroom teachers made available by U.S. Department of Education Regional Educational Laboratories nationwide. Pathways addresses critical issues identified by educators, researchers, and community leaders. National leaders in each area provide practical, research-based solutions to these issues. Contributors to Pathways come from America's leading educational research centers and universities. The Topics page addresses issues directly related to Goals 2000.

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http://www.ncrel.org/ncrel =>Pathways: A School Improvement Resource System =>Pathways Home Page Without Graphics OR =>Pathways Home page With Graphics and Clickable Map (about 150k) =>Topics State Networking Project URL: http://www.tenet.edu/snp/main.html/ The State Networking Project is a nationwide collaborative effort on long-range planning for the integration of an information infrastructure to support the needs of the K-12 educational community. The State Networking Project brings together leaders from all fifty states to: 1) establish implementation strategies to assure the education community will realize the benefits of the National and Global Information Infrastructure and 2) assist in achieving the Administration's goal of bringing communications technology to all classrooms by the year 2000. This site addresses the role of technology in achieving Goals 2000 in K-12.

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http://www.tenet.edu/snp/main.html =>Networks for Goals 2000 Reform A Teachers Guide to the United States Department of Education URL: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/TeachersGuide/ By centralizing and compiling information on the U.S. Department of Education's services to teachers, the Department's intent is to increase teachers' access to the educational resources available throughout the country. This site offers many valuable resources to teachers in the way of programs, services, and publications.

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http://www.ed.gov/pubs/TeachersGuide U.S. Department of Education--Secretary's Initiatives URL: http://www.ed.gov/inits.html/ Secretary Riley and the Department of Education are focusing on several critical education issues at this site. Look here for key documents, legislation, congressional testimony, and other information about these initiatives, specifically, Goals 2000 Legislation, School-to-Work, Family Involvement, and Satellite Town Meetings and related information. A few important sites are highlighted below but this is also a wonderful resource to browse.

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http://www.ed.gov/inits.html =>Goals 2000 OR =>Family Involvement =>Satellite Town Meeting brochure OR =>Flexibility and Waivers =>Attachment A: Guidance on Waivers under the Goals 2000: Education America Act, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and the School-to-Work Opportunities Act Vose School Education Resources Page URL: http://www.teleport.com/~vincer/starter.html#contents This page was created by a Beaverton Schools (Beaverton, OR) teacher to introduce students and teachers to the internet. Questions, comments or corrections should be addressed to Vince Ruggiano at vincer#064;teleport.com or ruggiano#064;admin.ogi.edu. This site houses a large number of interesting sites relating to education and educational resources for K-12 range. Resources related to many of the National Goals can be located at this site.

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http://www.teleport.com/~vincer/starter.html#contents =>General Education Resources OR =>Science Resources OR =>Math Resources

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1-800-USA-LEARN Telephone Bank The Information Resource Center (IRC) is the public service component of the GOALS 2000 project. The IRC provides referrals, answers questions on GOALS 2000 and other Department of Education initiatives, and can send you information and publications on an array of education issues. The IRC coordinates with the GOALS 2000 Community Services staff in assisting communities and identifying potential GOALS 2000 communities. The IRC provides information about Department publications and upcoming events, including the monthly Satellite Town Meeting.

Electronic Journals & Newsletters

EDUCATION POLICY ANALYSIS ARCHIVES URL: gopher://info.asu.edu:70/00/asu-cwis/epaa/top/about URL: http://seamonkey.ed.asu.edu/epaa/ The EDUCATION POLICY ANALYSIS ARCHIVES is an all electronic peer-reviewed scholarly journal. The EPAA publishes research, reviews and scholarly writings on all aspects of education policy. It seeks to illuminate educational practice at all levels: primary, secondary and tertiary and in many nations.

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To subscribe, address an E-Mail message to : listserv#064;asu.edu In the Message Text area, type the following: subscribe EPAA DAILY REPORT CARD URL: http://www.utopia.com/mailings/reportcard/ The Daily Report Card is published by the American Political Network with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. It is distributed at no charge to a national audience of leaders in government, business, media and education. The Daily Report Card "covers the coverage" the media gives the movement toward all six education goals adopted in 1989 by the president and the governors--summarizing that days PUBLISHED news from all 50 states on local/regional/national stories/columns/editorials affecting education reform --and pointing out what reform ISN'T GETTING COVERAGE. **Instructions** To subscribe: http://utopia.com/mailings/reportcard =>description => Please send your full name, organization name, postal address, phone and fax number to DRC#064;GWUVM.GWU.EDU Goals 2000: Community Update URL: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/GOALS2000/community/index.html At present, this monthly newsletter reaches over 100,000 parents, educators, and other citizens involved in school improvement efforts across the country. Featuring "best practices" and model programs from around the nation, Community Update focuses on how communities can learn from each other as they improve their schools. Community Update puts you in touch with resources, services, and publications you can use. Useful summaries of research are provided, such as recent findings by the Public Agenda Foundation on the direction Americans feel education reform should take. The newsletter reports highlights of past Satellite Town Meetings, and tells the topics and downlink coordinates for upcoming meetings. Community Update also conveys important news from the Secretary of Education, along with the progress of Department Initiatives such as the national Family Involvement Partnership for Learning. In each issue of the newsletter, the insert page is devoted entirely to family involvement programs, resources, and practical tips. This page can be easily duplicated for use in your meetings. To subscribe: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/GOALS2000/community/index.html =>Online subscription form

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ERIC Citations

The ERIC database is accessible from the AskERIC Virtual Library URL: gopher://ericir.syr.edu:70/11/Database URL: http://ericir.syr.edu/ERIC/eric.html

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Type: gopher ericir.syr.edu --> ERIC Bibliographic Database (RIE and CIJE) Or Type: telnet ericir.syr.edu login: gopher (hit enter to bypass password) --> ERIC Bibliographic Database (RIE and CIJE) Examples of useful search terms include: Goals 2000, National Education Goals ED379791 Stedman, James B. Goals 2000: Overview and Analysis. CRS Report for Congress. 1994 EDRS Goals 2000: Educate America Act (P.L. 103-227) authorizes a range of initiatives for federal support of education reform. Its basic strategy is that of systemic reform guided by sets of agreed-upon educational goals and standards at each level of governance. An overview and analysis of the Act's basic provisions and authorizations is provided. Goals 2000 establishes eight National Education Goals to be accomplished by the year 2000, a National Education Goals Panel, a National Education Standards and Improvement Council, grants for the implementation of State systemic reform, waivers of requirements and regulations under designated Federal education programs, and a National Skills Standards Board. P.L. 103-227 includes other new authorities and provisions, such as: reauthorization of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement; a Safe Schools Act of 1994; parental information and resource centers; an educational technology effort including creation of an Office of Educational Technology; grants for "midnight basketball" leagues in disadvantaged communities; nonsmoking policies in federally supported educational institutions; and a required policy for expulsion of any student determined to have brought a weapon to school. The following issues were addressed during the consideration of Goals 2000: (1) the appropriate strategy for the reform of elementary and secondary education; (2) standards for providing students with learning opportunities; (3) unfunded federal mandates and federal control over education; and (4) conditions for success, which include maintaining broad support, providing sustained professional development, meeting technical challenges, and recognizing the importance of time in implementation. One table is included. (LMI) EJ499083 Peterson, Terry K. Navigating Goals 2000--Sorting Out Funding and Programs 1995 School Business Affairs; v61 n1 p11-12,14, January 1995 UMI ISSN 0036-651X Explains application procedures for state first-year funding under Title III of the Goals 2000 Act and the requirements of a state's second-year application. Cites two resources for building successful community partnerships to improve schools, and lists federal requirements that may be waived if they impede the implementation of state or local plans.(MLF) EJ499085 Belair, Jerome R. Goals 2000--A School's Perspective 1995 School Business Affairs; v61 n1 p21-22, January 1995 UMI ISSN 0036-651X The Goals 2000 Act creates a framework for establishing high academic and skill standards. Offers ideas and suggestions for creating a community or school strategy to reach the National Education Goals. Lists key questions that require answers and ways that central office staff members can provide assistance to the local school site.(MLF) ED381151 Community Update: Goals 2000--1994-95 1995 Community Update; n12-22, 1994-95 EDRS This document consists of eleven issues of the newsletter, "Community Update," published between April 1994 and March 1995. The newsletter provides information to help schools and communities reach the National Education Goals. Each issue contains announcements of monthly satellite town meetings; developments and issues relating to the Goals 2000:Educate America program; publications of interest; and the Goals 2000 Community Exchange where communities share answers and solutions for meeting goals. Also included in this series of issues are teachers' attitudes on professional development; Goals 2000 on the Internet; learning activities and a list of current children's literature; reports from the states; and a schedule of Goals 2000 meetings broadcast on the Discovery Network.(AEF) ED377198 State Baselines for Goals 2000 Implementation 1994 Council of Chief State School Officers, State Leadership Project, One Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20001, 61 p. EDRS Each state has the opportunity to participate in Title III of the Goals 2000 Act. To participate, the state must have or develop a comprehensive strategy for improving education on the basis of clear and challenging standards. To assist the states, the Council of Chief State School Officers has prepared this report of baseline information for each state. As a resource for state and federal policy makers, the report can help inform decision making by identifying states' accomplishments and lessons learned in developing and implementing improvement activities. The report begins with a national summary, which is a snapshot of states' reports at present relative to the components of Goals 2000. Section 2 is a series of regional reports. The information in both sections is derived from the Council's survey, "State Systemic Education Planning--Status in your State" from 1993 to 1994. Data are presented on existing content and performance standards, opportunity-to-learn standards, and various aspects of teacher and system policies. The summary table is 10 pages. (SLD) EJ488419 Bevero, Christine Goals 2000: America Is Ready to Learn 1994 Child Care Information Exchange; n98 p51-53, July-August 1994 UMI ISSN 0164-8527 Outlines the eight National Education Goals of the Goals 2000 Educate America Act and activities designed to help meet them, such as the Public Broadcasting Service's "Ready to Learn" outreach program; the America 2000 Coalition's Interactive computer network; the United Way's Mobilization for America's Children Initiative; and the U.S. Department of Education's satellite town meetings. (MDM) ED379224 Professional Development for Educators: A Priority for Reaching High Standards 1995 National Governors' Association, NGA Publications, 444 North Capitol Street, Washington D.C. 20001,17 p. EDRS The National Education Goals were adopted by the nation's governors in 1990. The March 1994 enactment of the "Goals 2000: Educate America Act" made the National Education Goals federal policy and the guiding principles for a fundamental restructuring of the public education system. These goals have created a climate of education reform that demands improved professional development for educators in elementary and secondary education. Ongoing professional development aligned with changes in curriculum, instruction, and assessment is emerging as an important component of national reform efforts. However, professional development has been given relatively short shrift by state and local education reformers. Teachers must have time, encouragement, and opportunity to rethink teaching strategies, to learn new subject matter, and to stay current on the latest research in their field. New approaches should link professional development programs to state reforms, fulfill teachers' need and desire to grow professionally, be an ongoing and integral part of school operations, help educators overcome isolation, and be designed at the school building or district level. States that want to assess current policies and programs should examine legal and professional definitions of professional development, funding, links with visions for systemic reform, incentives, sponsorship, and service providers, research on effects, planning and coordination, and professional development "good practice." Persistent questions and issues include finding time and funding, building public support, the role of state education agencies and other organizations, the role of higher education, addressing the needs of children, and the role of technology. (JB) ED378769 Goals 2000: Impacting Students with Disabilities Policy Forum Report 1995 EDRS This document reports on the design, purpose, implementation, and outcomes of an October 1994 policy forum on the impact of the Goals 2000 program on students with disabilities. Conclusions and recommendations of the forum identified 31 critical activities grouped into six major strategies to ensure the inclusion of students with disabilities in Goals 2000 initiatives. These strategies are: (1) define and implement accountability; (2) improve teaching and learning; (3) use Goals 2000 as the umbrella for reform; (4) build local trust, involvement, and commitment; (5) build leadership; and (6) offer unified, integrated technical assistance. In addition, 17 barriers were identified and grouped into the following key obstacles: a rigid, traditional special education paradigm; fear and mistrust among stakeholders; unresolved tension between excellence and equity; pervasive public distrust/discounting of public education; legacy of fragmented, additive reform efforts; complacency/caution about need for change; and disconnected, outdated personnel systems. The group also related identified issues to existing and future projects of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Appendices include a list of participants, the forum agenda, abstracts of participating OSEP-funded projects, and draft guidance for Goals 2000 comprehensive plan review. (DB) ED375333 Doll, Beth, et al. Why School Mental Health Is Essential for Reformed Schools 1993 EDRS The National Goals 2000 emphasizes the importance of public school children's socio-emotional and physical health. Twenty percent of America's public school children suffer significant mental health problems. The longer schools wait to intervene with children at risk, the more expensive and less successful the schools' efforts will be. Aggressive or withdrawn preschoolers may later experience academic difficulties, troubles with friendships and authority, and perhaps even fall into delinquency. Successful early intervention programs incorporate three components: (1) early diagnostic evaluations to identify children at risk; (2) services which support children's physical health and mental health; and (3) parent education and involvement. School psychologists, in particular, should devote special attention to literacy, the mental health needs of the gifted, services for school-aged parents, and school mental health and home school partnerships. Comprehensive systems for addressing students' social and emotional needs are imperative in order to increase school retention and to facilitate learning. These systems must be tailored to the various schools and communities and should include broad preventative measures which pervade the general school climate. School psychologists and other school mental health professionals are uniquely trained to participate in the planning and implementation of these programs which bring together schools, families, and communities. (Contains 96 references.) (RJM)

ERIC Digests

The full-text database of ERIC Digests are accessible from the AskERIC Virtual Library. URL: gopher://ericir.syr.edu:70/11/Digests **Instructions** Type: gopher ericir.syr.edu --> ERIC Digests File Or Type: telnet ericir.syr.edu login: gopher (hit enter to bypass password) --> ERIC Digests Files Examples of useful search terms include:"Goals 2000" and "National Education Goals" ED358069 Foxwell, Elizabeth Making the Grade: Teacher Education's Role in Achieving the National Education Goals 1993 EDRS The 1989 Charlottesville Education Summit of the nation's governors resulted in the National Education Goals which describe six priorities (readiness for school; high school completion; student achievement; world leadership in science and math; adult literacy; and safe, disciplined, and drug free schools) for public schools to achieve by the year 2000. As originally written, the goals did not include a distinct role for higher education nor did they acknowledge the importance of teachers to their success. Policy makers have begun to address the omission and have proposed an additional goal that calls for teachers to "have access to programs for the continued improvement of professional skills." This digest highlights initiatives taken by the teacher education community in support of achieving the goals. For example, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education recast the goals to reflect the involvement of teacher educators by adding strategies for learning to accompany each goal; higher education institutions have shaped the original six goals into programs that can help prospective teachers. The digest concludes with short descriptions of new approaches being undertaken by schools, colleges, and departments of education within the framework of the six goals. (Contains 7 references.) (LL) ED345753 Brennan, Mary Alice Libraries for the National Education Goals 1992 EDRS This digest highlights the findings of an extensive review and analysis of the literature related to the role of libraries in education. The review was undertaken to demonstrate the critical role libraries can play in meeting the six National Education Goals adopted in 1990 by the President and the governors of the United States. The goals, which are to be accomplished by the year 2000, are as follows: (1) all children in America will start school read to learn; (2) the high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent; (3) American students will leave grades 4, 8, and 12 having demonstrated competency in challenging subject matter including English, mathematics, science, history, and geography; and every school in America will ensure that all students learn to use their minds well, so they may be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment in our modern economy; (4) U.S. students will be the first in the world in science and mathematics achievement; (5) every adult American will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and (6) every school in America will be free of drugs and violence and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning. A brief statement about each of the goals is provided, followed by highlights of two programs related to that goal. Four key publications, including the monograph on which this digest is based, are listed as references. (BBM) ED357317 Bleuer, Jeanne C. and Walz, Garry R. Striving for Excellence: Counselor Strategies for Contributing to the National Education Goals 1993 EDRS Achievement of the six National Education Goals will require changes in the present educational system, change in how communities respond to education, and especially change in how education is visualized. An effective guidance program has the capacity to make major contributions to all of the National Education Goals. School administrators, guidance directors, and others who are in a position to help to determine the goals and content of their guidance programs can significantly enhance this capacity by encouraging the implementation of the following strategies: (1) adopt a "comprehensive guidance" program model which provides for the systematic delivery of guidance as a curriculum organized around a sound theoretical framework; (2) reach out to the community to involve parents and other community members in both the determination of guidance priorities and the delivery of counseling and guidance services; (3) encourage collaboration and teamwork among the various education specialties; and (4) emphasize that the mission of a guidance program is the facilitation of better student adjustment as an intermediate outcome that enables students to achieve better academic performance rather than better student adjustment as an end in itself. By adopting a clear commitment to helping students achieve educational excellence and using a collaborative, community-based guidance approach, counselors can become a strong force for the attainment of the six National Education Goals. (Specific counselor interventions are listed for each of the six National Education Goals.) (ABL) ED362073 Rivera, Charlene and LaCelle-Patterson, Mark Will the National Education Goals Improve the Progress of English Language Learners ? 1993 EDRS The concern for the economic vitality and international standing of the United States has fueled a school reform movement focused on improving the qualities and outcomes of schooling, all of which have led to the establishment of six National Education Goals to be attained by the year 2000. Because none of the Goals addresses English language learners (ELLs) directly, this digest examines how instruction and assessment practices must improve if ELLs are to accompany their peers in meeting Goals 1-4, which include: (1) school readiness, (2) high school completion, (3) and (4) academic achievement. If all students are to achieve the ambitious National Education Goals, the following four points must be considered: student demographic trends should affect program design and instruction; all teacher preparatory programs should include information and experience in teaching ELLs; the same standards must guide the instruction of all students, including ELLs; and assessment systems must be sufficiently flexible to allow students to demonstrate academic knowledge through different linguistic modes, including oral presentations. (AB)

References with an EJ (ERIC Journal) number are available through the originating journal, interlibrary loan services, or article reproduction clearinghouses: UMI (800) 248-0360 and ISI (800) 523-1850. References with ED (ERIC Documents) are available in ERIC microfiche collections at more than 825 locations worldwide. Documents can also be ordered through EDRS: (800) 443-ERIC.

Guide to Federal Funding for Education Editor: Heather C. Bodell. Education Funding Research Council (EFRC). 1995. The Guide provides detailed descriptions of over 330 federal programs which offer financial aid and related assistance to state and local educational agencies, post-secondary institutions, training organizations, and other public and private organizations working in the field of education. It includes a very useful calendar of Federal Grant Application Deadlines. Another notable aspect of this guide is the Flow of Funds Chart, which shows the path by which federal funds are distributed to their recipients. Information on funding for Goals 2000 can be found in Section C: School Improvement, pages C7-C11.

Periodicals:

Goals 2000: A Progress Report United States Department of Education. Spring 1995. This newsletter is a good source of current information on Goals 2000. It provides examples of how different states are working toward each goal. Misconceptions about Goals 2000 and the government's role in education are addressed. A great feature is a list of state contacts which allows parents, educators, librarians, and anyone interested in achieving these goals to share information. This publication is also available at URL: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/goals/progrpt/index.html or gopher://gopher.ed.gov:10001/11/initiatives/goals/progrpt. It can also be located in U.S. Depository Libraries under the following call number: ED 1.2:G 53/12. Community Update United States Department of Education. No. 1 (Apr. 1993)-. This monthly newsletter reaches over 100,000 parents, educators, and other citizens involved in school improvement efforts across the country. Featuring "best practices" and model programs from around the nation, Community Update focuses on how communities can learn from each other as they improve their schools. The newsletter reports highlights of past Satellite Town Meetings, and tells the topics and downlink coordinates for upcoming meetings. Community Update also conveys important news from the Secretary of Education, along with the progress of Department Initiatives such as the national Family Involvement Partnership for Learning. In each issue of the newsletter, the insert page is devoted entirely to family involvement programs, resources, and practical tips. This page can be easily duplicated for use in your meetings. Previous issues (April 1993 -August 1995) can be found in any Government Depository Library under the following call number: ED 1.85/2:nos.1->. This publication is also available URL: http://www.ed.gov/newsletters.html or Agenda: America's Schools for the 21st Century Scholastic, Inc. 1991-. This periodical addresses educational reform issues at all levels of the American education system. Subscription information can be obtained by contacting Scholastic, Inc., 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012-3999. Telephone: (212) 343-6100.

Government Sources

The Goals 2000 Act : Supporting Community Efforts to Improve Schools U.S. Dept. of Education, 1994 This concise informational brochure outlines the major directions of the Goals. In addition, each Goal is discussed in terms of what we have learned and what the Goals 2000 Act can do to help states and communities utilize this knowledge and move toward achieving the Goals. This is a good starting point for very basic information on the topic. This publication can be located in U.S. Depository Libraries under the following call number: ED 1.2:G 53/11. Honor What We Know. Listen To What We Say: Voices from the Goals 2000 Teacher Forum United States Department of Education. November 1993 This is a record of the Goals 2000 Teacher Forum of 1993. One hundred and nineteen public and private school teachers came together to present their ideas about Goals 2000 prior to its formalization into law. This source provides a unique and necessary perspective and was intended to lay the groundwork for an ongoing dialogue between educators and the Department of Education. This publication can be located in U.S. Depository Libraries under the following call number: ED 1.2:H 75/3. A Bright New Era in Education : Goals 2000, Safer Schools, Family Involvement, Individual Education Accounts, School-to-Work, Improving America's Schools Act. U.S. Dept. of Education, 1994 This brochure briefly outlines Goals 2000, related government programs, and their utility for making progress in the educational arena. This publication can be located in U.S. Depository Libraries under the following call number: ED 1.2:B 76. A Teacher's Guide to the U.S. Department of Education (Spring 1995 Edition) This source centralizes information on the U.S. Department of Education's services to teachers, with the intention of increasing teachers' access to the educational resources available throughout the country. The Department offers many valuable resources to teachers in the way of programs, services, and publications. It provides a general description of programs and their relative location within the Department, and it is also a reference to which you can turn with specific needs or questions. This publication is also available on the Internet at URL: http://www.ed.gov/ pubs/TeachersGuide/index.html Goals 2000-Educate America: Organizing YOUR Community To Reach the National Education Goals United States Department of Education. May 1993. This source provides specific strategies on organizing local, state and federal partnerships to work toward the National Education Goals. This publication can be located in U.S. Depository Libraries under the following call number: ED 1.2:G 53/6. Satellite Town Meeting U.S. Department of Education On the third Tuesday of each month, U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley and Deputy Secretary Madeleine M. Kunin host the Satellite Town Meeting -- a live, interactive teleconference for communities working to improve their schools and to reach the National Education Goals. This brochure provides information on the What, Who, How, and Why of the Town Meeting. This publication is available on the Internet at URL: http://www.ed.gov/Family/stm2.html. The Satellite Town Meeting 1995-96 Series schedule is available on the Internet at URL: http://www.ed.gov/Family/stm-sche.html. Goals 2000-Educate America: Building Bridges From School To Work United States Department of Education. April 1993. This source is a background paper for the Goals 2000:Educate America Satellite Town Meeting for April 13, 1993. It addresses Goals 3 and 5 and provides information on achieving them. The four models which are discussed are Youth Apprenticeships, Tech Prep, Career Academics, and Cooperative Education. Examples, contacts, and other references are provided. This publication can be located in U.S. Depository Libraries under the following call number: ED 1.2:G 53/9. Goals 2000-Educate America: Safe, Disciplined Drug-Free Schools United States Department of Education. July 1993. This source is a background paper for the Goals 2000:Educate America Satellite Town Meeting of July 20, 1993. It contains suggestions, examples, contacts and suggested reading on the topic, Goal six specifically. This publication can be located in U.S. Depository Libraries under the following call number: ED 1.2:G 53/7. For All Students: Limited English Proficient Students and Goals 2000 Diane August, ed. National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education. Fall 1994. This paper is the result of several meetings and corresponding documents on LEP students and education reform spanning the past two years. Recommendations are offered to ensure that LEP children are considered and included in sweeping proposals now embodied in Goals 2000. This publication can be located in U.S. Depository Libraries under the following call number: ED 1.49/2-2:994/10.