List of Figures and Tables Preface 1 Organization and Policy Planning 2 Planning Considerations 3 Planning in the Public Schools 4 Long-Range Planning: Educational Program Development 5 Long-Range Planning: Student Enrollment Projections 6 Long-Range Planning: Evaluation of Existing Facilities 7 Long-Range Planning: Financial Planning 8 Development of the Capital Improvement Program 9 Developing Educational Specifications 10 Site Selection and Acquisition 11 Federal Regulations in Planning Educational Facilities 12 Employing the Architect 13 Monitoring the Design Phase 14 Bidding the Construction Project 15 Alternative Contracting Plans and Commissioning of Schools 16 Managing the Construction Phase 17 Orientation and Evaluation 18 Planning for Technology 19 Critical Issues in School Facility Planning: A Look to the Future 20 Green Schools 21 Planning Schools for Safety 22 Problem-Based LearningAppendix A: Sample School Building Appraisal FormAppendix B: States with Credit-Enhancement ProgramsAppendix C: Checklist for Development of EducationalAppendix D: States with Credit-Enhancement ProgramsAppendix E: Letters to the ArchitectAppendix F: Letter to Request Presentation - ArchitectAppendix G: Sample Agreement Between Owner and ArchitectAppendix H: Position Description for ConstructionAppendix I: Form to Evaluate Planning Process References About the Author.