Trend+8

=Trend 8=

Release of human ingenuity will become a primary responsibility of education and society. (Information Acquisition -+ Knowledge Creation and Breakthrough Thinking)

Internal Trends:

1. Flat enrollment projections. 2. Aging facilities. 3. Staff turnover (retirements) 4. Increased need to integrate students with special needs into regular classrooms. 5. High community expectations relative to communication, student achievement, and responsible use of funds.

External Trends:

1. Increased federal and state accountability, including No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 2. Requirement to meet all students' needs. 3. Increasing community diversity and globalization. 4. Increased need for students to be adept at technology. 5. Limited revenue option (federal, state, and local0.