Community education addresses itself to the involvement of community people in decision-making processes. By opening the local school to all members of the community, determining its needs, wants, and problems, setting priorities, and then finding the appropriate delivery systems to address these issues, the concept is becoming a significant…

This handbook is provided to serve as a guide for parents and school personnel in establishing and in determining the functions of Title One, ESEA, parent advisory councils. From the very beginning of Title One, the involvement of parents and community representatives in the school program has been recognized as an important element in the ability…

This dissemination guide is intended to help schools develop school-community-based adult education programs. A six-step program to meet training and retraining needs and leisure time requirements is presented by the Cabot School District. The model's first step is designed to aid in the establishment of an advisory council to guide program…

Designed to assist teachers and school administrators in effective utilization of community resources within vocational-technical education programs, the manual outlines strategies in the identification, development, utilization, and evaluation of community resources available to local school districts. Section 1 provides a general introduction to…

This sourcebook is presented as a reference document for community education trainers and practioners who wish to adopt new approaches for outreach and meaningful involvement in training experiences. It is designed to increase involvement and participation by people in matters that affect them as individuals, as families, and as a community. An…