Research suggests that Indian youth who identify strongly with a specific tribal culture or with family members who maintain traditional Indian values are much less likely to be at risk for alcohol and drug abuse. This booklet describes four tribal programs that seek to increase the tribal identity of adolescents. Each of these programs emphasizes…

This case study is based on a 1988 site visit to the Orion Community, in which a group of nondisabled and disabled people have chosen to live and work with each other in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Orion's founding is described, beginning with an informal support group of professionals, parents, advocates, and members of Camphill (agricultural…

The report, one of a series describing innovative practices in integrating people with disabilities into community life, describes the Gig Harbor (Washington) group home which serves five severely retarded adults. The home is staffed by five people, two teams and the Director, with each team living in the house on alternate weeks. Topics covered…

Many schools have identified successful strategies for prevention of drug abuse in attempting to make neighborhoods, schools, and communities healthier places to learn. One hundred and four summaries of these programs and practices are given in eight subject categories. First, peer programs describe a variety of ways in which young people help,…

This theme issue of "California School Boards," October/November 1983, identifies some of the business-education partnerships in California. After an introduction with an overview of the reasons behind the increased interest in business-education partnerships, are articles on the following: (1) educational reform recommendations by the…

This paper describes a nurse practitioner directed health center education program for senior citizens in Medford, Massachusetts. The planning process, including needs and location decisions, is defined, and a summary of needs survey data on the population is offered, including health problems (medication problems, lack of exercise, depression,…

Citizen participation and community education are critical to encouraging attractive and sustainable growth. The Alliance for Quality Growth (AQG), housed at the University of Georgia, was formed to increase awareness and understanding of the wide variety of planning and growth management tools available, including the charrette, a proven…

This report describes the Community Child Care Services and Funding Plan, which is a plan for future collaborative child care efforts in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The plan was developed through the Child Day Care Planning Project in Cuyahoga County. The first section of the report provides an introduction, which is followed by an overview of the…

This report describes 45 adult literacy education programs in New York State funded under Section 353 of the Adult Education Act. The projects are grouped in the following categories: statewide initiative grants; installation grants (GRASP--Giving Rural Adults a Study Program, external high school diploma grants, Job Club grants, adult career…

The report describes the Georgia Citizen Advocacy program which links developmentally disabled persons with persons in the community who will look out for their interests. The program is commended for its emphasis on development of "advocate/protege" relationships which are often just the starting point for involving the disabled…

A four-part publication places intergenerational programming in the larger context of community renewal and well-being. Part I, "The Basics: What, Who, and Why," contains two articles. The first, by Kathlyn Thorp, defines intergenerational activities and considers organizations which should be involved in such activities and possible…

This paper reports progress for the third, and final, quarter of the 1976 grant year for the Crossroads Center, a community and regional facility in Morgan County, Alabama. It briefly summarizes the success of the program, suggests the usefulness of diversionary education for youth; and emphasizes the efforts of the staff to sharpen their skills…

The volunteer shelter bed program development guidelines in this booklet are offered as a community-based alternative to the institutionalization of status offenders. The volunteer shelter bed program is described as a nonsecure residential alternative for status offenders, which can be implemented without the creation of new facilities or the…

The implementation guide for special education administrators and teachers provides a review and synthesis of programing in experienced based career education (EBCE) for the handicapped, describes exemplary programs, and gives implementation guidelines. The first chapter provides background information, an overview, and summaries of legislation…

This is a guide for organizing Adopt-A-School programs, partnerships between schools and businesses or agencies in the community. The program currently underway in Washington, D.C., is described, and program goals including career awareness and improved attendance are outlined. Procedures and criteria for sponsoring organizations…