Educational Adequacy Accessing the Educational Environment
Presented by Karen Johnson IIDA, Coundil of Educational Facility Planners International
Posted
April 06, 2008
Educational Adequacy Accessing the Educational Environment
A growing body of research has linked student achievement and behavior, as well as staff morale, to physical building conditions. The "Educational Adequacy" of a learning environment id the degree to which a school building and site adequately support the instructional mission and methods of the learning process. A facility either impedes or supports learning. This presentation focuses on an assessment process that is based on the individual district's unique direction for curriculum, the community's voice. the building educators' evaluation and qualified professional examinations, measured against national accepted standards, cost efficiencies and the district's mission/vision. The end result produces organized data used to map out the future goals of the district and its community.
The Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) is an international organization that is committed to be an advocate for excellence in student learning environments. CEFT is a resource for planning effective educational facilities and serves those who use, plan, design, construct, equip,operate and maintain educational facilities.
Presenter: Karen Johnson IIDA, Council of Educational Facility Planners International.
