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Cramer, Elizabeth D.; Pellegrini-Lafont, Cynthia; Gonzalez, Liana – Interdisciplinary Journal of Teaching and Learning, 2014
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (2011a; 2011b), the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report revealed that African American and Hispanic students with disabilities continue to score well below their White and non-disabled counterparts in all areas tested and across all grade levels. Researchers…
Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, Integrated Activities, Models, Social Class
Howard, Don; Howard, Nancy – 1976
This model starts with the assumption that a drinking problem is a family problem. Alcoholism is seen as a complex, progressive illness dangerous not only to the individual drinker but also to his family, friends, and society as a whole. Early intervention is seen as important in dealing with the problem. Early warning signs and symptoms are set…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Antisocial Behavior, Community Influence
Sigman, Stuart J.; Scotchmer, Sara – 1994
A growing number of cultural, educational, and social service programs around the United States report success in reducing teenage school drop-out rates, unemployment, substance abuse, and pregnancy. Facilitators of these programs claim that long-lasting impact requires not only informing young persons about the real dangers of such behavior, but…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, At Risk Persons, Community Influence, Community Involvement
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Gillespie, Ardyth Harris – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Presents a model for studying and developing school nutrition education programs and better understanding potential influences on children's current nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Focuses on three environments (home and family, school, community) and the change process as influenced by nutrition education programs. (Author/DC)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Community Influence, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1973
The document reviews the career education concept briefly, presents placement services in their historical context, and relates both to the career development theories of Ginzberg, Super, Holland, and Roe. It describes the placement model, providing an examination of the model components, the program's relationship to other Comprehensive Career…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Guidance, Community Influence, Community Involvement
Baron, Joseph S.; And Others – 1981
The model, structure, program, and impacts of the Newton (Massachusetts) Community Schools are described as exemplary of community education service delivery. The Newton Community Schools have two components: education of the whole community and the involvement of citizens in program and policy decision-making. Section 1 of the report provides a…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Citizen Participation, Citizens Councils, Community Education