Presents traditional and nontraditional ideas for cooperation between school and public libraries to provide for the total educational, cultural, and other needs of the community. (Author/CMV)

The potential of "integration" for improvement of teacher education programs appears to be widely acknowledged, as evidenced by the growth of new programs. Central to much of this program revision is the attempt to relate the educational practicum with other components of the teacher education process. (Author)

Describes a service system designed to deal effectively with conflicts caused by decreased enrollments, reduced school revenues, increased cost of district operation, and demands for more information by federal, state, and district personnel. (Author/MA)

University-school system cooperation in the formation of teacher centers has benefits for both parties--the school system can use the university resources, educational materials, research facilities, and scholarly expertise, while providing to the university training sites and field-based research opportunities. (MB)

The importance of a proper charge to the planning office is discussed as a means of achieving integrated planning. It is suggested that the planning office's role should be clearly coordinative in nature and that planning must be a regularly scheduled activity resulting in the allocation, reallocation, and effective use of resources. (Editor/LBH)

Success in a team teaching program depends upon the teachers' willingness to expend time and effort in preparing and implementing the team procedure. (MB)

Highlights some promising examples of faculty and student affairs partnerships that have evolved on behalf of service learning initiatives. Examines the common features that contribute to successful partnerships and offers insights, taken from various campuses, on the typical challenges that student affairs staff and faculty face when promoting…

In the University of California Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener Program, a partnership with the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, volunteers teach approximately 1000 people annually how to compost in their backyards to help reduce landfill waste. Surveys conducted in 1995 and 1996 showed that home composters reduced their input into…

In Salinas, California, a Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS)-funded program is helping children and their families grapple with issues pertaining to violence, substance abuse, mental health, and academic success. In just two years, the program has helped educators and service providers deter school crime, provide on-campus therapy to troubled…

The Powerful Partners Collaboration Grant is a collaborative effort using Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds for educational outreach and increased visibility for libraries in the community. Powerful Partners grant recipients from North Carolina libraries have demonstrated positive outcomes for projects that required interagency…

Explains the importance of developing parent ownership in a cooperative early childhood program. Touches on several aspects, including: (1) decision making; (2) classroom involvement; (3) friendly interactions; (4) goal setting; and (5) staff attitude. Addresses the consequences of giving up some staff control, and benefits, including empowerment,…

Examines the sustainability of technological innovation in community colleges. Reports on a Web-based survey that was followed up with site visits, which revealed that innovation was sustained by sharing power with collaborative partners, designing flexible programs, rewarding professional development, and using program data for marketing. Makes…

It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a community to teach a student about career opportunities. This article takes a look at how some schools across the country are bringing local businesses and universities into the career-planning fold. (GCP)

Reports on a collaborative effort between a student services division and a classroom instructor aimed at increasing student involvement in marketing a wellness program for college students. Claims program was successful in improving attendance at the wellness program and changing attitudes towards this type of programing. (Author/ABL)