Describes a program in which law students teach the basic concepts of law in public schools. (PG)

Describes a relatively isolated rural workshop program, the Appalachian Film Workshop, Inc., a division of the APPALSHOP, Whitesburg, Ky. The Workshop, started in 1969 with OEO funding and under the direction of the American Film Institute, trains local young people in the art of movie making and producing films on Appalachia. (RJ)

Communitas is a nontraditional, upper-level, 2-year college which centers education around community change. (Author/PG)

The community writers' workshop and theater provide nonacademic settings in which students can learn. (DB)

Describes the community programs initiated in Rockland, Massachusetts to deal with drug abuse. (KH)

This article discusses the development of volunteer programs in clinical and social treatment and prevention areas and analyzes the need for professional supervision of such programs. (Author)

The Program of Continuing Education in Urban Affairs of the University of Minnesota's General Extension Division acts as a clearinghouse and consultant service, provides clerical and administrative services for the Minneapolis Council of Community Councils and the Association of St. Paul Communities, and runs lecture series and one day…

Critically reviews conventional community education programs on child abuse/neglect and describes a practice model used by the Supportive Child/Adult Network (SCAN), which is said to be effective because it encompasses specific goals and strategies. (Author/CM)

Discusses the interaction of art, ethnicity, culture, and career options and the responsibility of the art career counselor. Examines the responsibilities of the artist, the importance of career exploration in developing a positive self-image in children, the importance of avoiding ethnic stereotypes, and art career opportunities in the community.…

Holds that many adolescent problems are related to the delayed adulthood that our society imposes on today's teenagers. Describes ways the schools can help teenagers to get involved in community activities, thereby enhancing their development and their sense of social responsibility. (GC)

The RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) in E. St. Louis is described. How the program got started, guidelines, funding information, and testimony from the volunteers themselves are included. (CT)

Considered are the special needs of physically disabled adolescents and the development of community programs to serve these needs. Several New York City programs are described as examples of program development models. Noted is the lack of programs incorporating teens who use wheelchairs into mainstreamed programs. (DB)

General guidelines to develop community support of children's programs are presented within a conceptual framework. General design features include planning, development, and implementation. Specific tasks are identified and a planning guide is provided. (Author/DB)