Vision for California Public School Facilities
The California Department of Education envisions (PDF; 282KB; 1p.) school facilities that enhance the achievement of all students and are learner-centered, safe, sustainable, and centers of the community.
Guiding Principles
The guiding principles (PDF; 282KB; 1p.) are meant to be applied comprehensively throughout the school facilities planning, design, and implementation process. The order of presentation does not reflect any prioritization.
These one-page summaries provide school board members, teachers, parents, and other interested parties a quick overview of school facility research. Detailed references and a complete bibliography are available for those wanting further information.
School Facilities Improve Learning
- Summary of research (PDF; 666KB; 1p.)
- Bibliography
Safe Schools Foster Improved Student Learning
- Summary of research (PDF; 732KB; 1p.)
- Bibliography
Sustainable Schools Improve Learning and the Environment
- Summary of research (PDF; 304KB; 1p.)
- Bibliography
Schools as Centers of Community Improve Learning
- Summary of research (PDF; 550KB; 1p.)
- Bibliography
