Overview
The Education Specifications (Ed Specs) are a set of WCPSS requirements defining the characteristics of all the spaces in a new school. Such information as title of room, square feet of a room, preferred floor covering, preferred materials, number of electrical outlets, computer drops, height of room, plumbing needs, furniture, use of room, preferred agencies, etc. are identified in the Ed Specs. There is a set of Ed Specs for all three school levels; elementary, middle, and high. Each set is divided into various categories such as General Classrooms, Special Programs, Art, Music, Media Center, Athletics, Auxiliary Athletics, Administration, and Site to name a few.
It is important to note that Ed Specs are a supporting, and more detailed, document to the WCPSS BOE-Approved Space Standards. Space Standards simply list the title and square feet of all rooms needed in a new school, whether elementary, middle or high. Space standards may not be revised, content-wise, without BOE approval.
Additionally, Design Guidelines are a companion document to the Ed Specs. Design Guidelines provide very detailed information on such items as asphalt, masonry, lighting, hardware(lock sets, door handles), toilet partition, etc.
In addition to architects using the Ed Specs to design a new school, the Ed Specs are also used as a guide in renovating or constructing additions at existing schools, within the constraints of the existing buildings and site.
To review the Ed Specs that pertain to a particular type of school, click on the tabs above.
