Rural rejuvenation projects in 1930s West Virginia and Kentucky and the 1970s Parkway Project in Philadelphia provide lessons for community education about using rich community resources. Community participation develops ownership, school learning reinforces real-world experiences, and community involvement can create catalysts for change. (SK)

Presents a plan that shows how the knowledge, skills and experience of "older" persons can be used as a resource to improve effectively the quality of education (Author/DN)

A series of three viewpoints on the community education program at Kellogg Community College. Initial competition between community education directors and the college director of community education has changed to cooperation, resulting in increased enrollments and reduced advertising costs. (DC)

Five patterns for restructuring through community education are (1) community involvement in educational decision making; (2) family support and education; (3) curriculum enhancement through community resources; (4) educational opportunities for children and adults; and (5) collaboration with community organizations. (SK)

This joint position paper sponsored by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the National Community Education Association recommends the creation, in local communities, of community education councils composed of all public and private agencies providing educational services to citizens and community organizations. (DC)

Describes the various aspects of community education--career training and transfer programs, continuing education, and cultural and recreational programs--in Flint, Michigan. Briefly describes the ACSD (Associate Community School Director) program, which trains personnel for active community school direction, emphasizing the relationship between…

The function of community schools is to relate community needs to existing community resources and to offer programs only if no other educational institution can effectively offer them. Competition for students and programs between community schools and other community resources should be subordinated to an assessment of institutional capabilities…

Community colleges and community schools must take steps to work together to further their common interests in life-long learning and the continuing education of the "adult" learner. This will avoid a wasting of resources, duplication of effort and facilities, and needless expenditures. (DC)

Proposes a list of actions proper to community colleges and community schools which, if taken together, will provide total community education. Also includes responses to a survey of approximately 900 two-year colleges conducted to evaluate the current status of cooperation. (DC)

After requesting, receiving, and evaluating information from 10 community colleges, the writer assimilated the ideas for cooperation which are presented here as a model for all community colleges. Cooperative programs at five community colleges are detailed. (DC)

Distinguishes the differences between our present system of schooling and education, which deals with developing the human potential. Views the concept of community education as the best model for the effective conversion of a school system to an education system. (Author/MLF)

Community education, a process-oriented, community-based concept, should help bridge the gap between the school and the community. The linkage should prove that the schools belong to the people and that community resources need to be harnessed to serve the educational, social, and recreational needs of the people. Community education makes full…