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Greater Cleveland Communications Skills Study Group, OH. – 1985
The literacy problem in the Cleveland area and recommendations for dealing with it are presented in this booklet. Beginning with a definition of literacy and a discussion of the human costs and economic consequences of illiteracy, the booklet advocates reducing adult illiteracy, eliminating basic skills deficits, and improving communications…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Illiteracy, Literacy, Literacy Education
Waddell, Bruce; Shannon, Michael; Durr, Rhea – 2001
One requirement of The California Children and Families First Act (Proposition 10) is "to facilitate the creation and implementation of an integrated, comprehensive, and collaborative system of information and services to enhance optimal early childhood development." This report provides policymakers and others with working information…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Family Needs, Family Programs, Financial Support
Allen, Gregory J.; Batten, Susan T.; Leiderman, Sally H.; Stephens, Susan A. – 1998
A new multi-year effort to promote the health, positive development, and well-being of children has been established in the midwest Great Lakes region. The working name of this project is the Kellogg Pre-Birth through Age Three initiative. The first phase focuses on cross-site participation in the development of an overall design. Phase 2 will…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Discussion, Focus Groups, Planning
Clark, Donald M.; Hughes, James H. – 1986
The final report describes activities and products of a 3-year project to prepare private sector volunteers to become actively involved in special education through a networking system of industry-education partnerships. Using a trainer of trainers model, the project conducted workshops and produced a training package which includes a program…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Industry, Models
Deich, Sharon G.; Hayes, Cheryl D. – Finance Project, 2007
This publication is part of a series of tools and resources on financing and sustaining youth programming. These tools and resources are intended to help policymakers, program developers, and community leaders develop innovative strategies for implementing, financing, and sustaining effective programs and policies. This strategy brief presents a…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Financial Support, Resources, Program Implementation
Brindis, Claire D.; Park, M. Jane; Valderrama, L. Teresa; Lee, Caron M.; Margolis, Rebecca; Kolbe, Lloyd J.; Achrekar, Angeli P.; Hannan, Casey; Anglin, Trina M. – US Department of Health and Human Services, 2004
Adolescence represents a unique period in the life cycle. No longer children and not yet adults, adolescents make significant choices about their health and develop attitudes and health practices that impact their current safety and well-being. Those choices also often influence their risk for future serious chronic disease. Adolescence also…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Adolescents, Human Services, Health Promotion
Canham, Ronald R. – 1979
Promoting coordinated and/or joint programs among local agencies is one strategy small, rural communities can use to cope with rapid population and economic growth. Interagency coordination is a process in which two or more organizations come together to solve a specific problem or meet a specific need. Coordination means more than just…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Coordination, Community Planning, Coordination
Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. – 1987
This manual is intended to aid communities and school districts in the development of school-age child care programs. Section I, "Program Initiation," describes first steps in starting a school-age child care program. These include development of community awareness, needs assessment, program design, and program promotion. The broad issues are…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Guidelines, Junior High Schools
Arnsparger, Arleen; Kernan-Schloss, Adam; Plattner, Andy; Soholt, Sylvia – 1997
Focused on the practical tools that education leaders can use to improve communications with their own colleagues, with parents, and with the general public, this guide can be used by school districts and states to organize their communication efforts strategically to build public support. The guide includes step-by-step information to develop a…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Support, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Planning
Sum, Andy; And Others – 1986
This publication is designed to increase the skills and knowledge of practicing human resource staff, private sector decision makers, and university students preparing for careers in the human resources field in the use of labor market and occupational information for policymaking and planning. Chapter 1 reviews human resource issues, concepts and…
Descriptors: Career Education, Case Studies, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Inganji, Francis – 1983
This detailed report states that information and documentation services in Eastern and Southern African countries are expected to: (1) increase the efficiency of research, development, and training; (2) improve the efficiency and competitiveness of industry and technology, particularly of medium-sized and small concerns, by assisting professional…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Developing Nations, Documentation, Financial Support
New Hampshire Association for the Education of Young Children, Concord. – 1987
Organized as both a reference document and a how-to-do-it manual, this handbook was prepared to answer frequently asked questions about the value of kindergarten and to assist those interested in securing support to address local needs and to implement kindergarten programs in New Hampshire. Chapter 1 provides a discussion of the rationale for…
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Committees, Educational Development, Educational Legislation
National Child Labor Committee, New York, NY. – 1985
This publication reports on a study to examine the failures of social institutions to prepare teenage parents to support themselves and their chldren. Chapter 1 explores issues involved in helping young parents achieve economic independence. Obstacles to economic self-sufficiency are discussed. Chapter 2 reviews existing programs' attempts to meet…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Career Education, Child Welfare, Community Cooperation
Ondell, Vicky L. – 1982
The packet consists of information derived from several sources on models for delivering services to rural handicapped students. The first part of the packet defines "rural," followed by a discussion of factors hindering rural service delivery and a model describing the continuum of services in rural areas. Seven model programs and projects from…
Descriptors: Definitions, Delivery Systems, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities
Murphy, Brian; Bjorkquist, David C. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes a computer-training needs assessment conducted in a manufacturing company which was performed by students in an industrial education course at the University of Minnesota. Provides suggestions for educators in providing computer training to the private sector. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science
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