Designed and administered the Student Community Service Involvement Survey to assess students' reasons for volunteering. College students indicated that their motives for involvement in community service were egoistic and altruistic. Demographically, student volunteers were not too different from the general student population. Volunteerism was…

Describes the Family Prevention Services projects operating in the largest service areas in Utah, which maintains (85 percent of) the most difficult-to-serve children and adolescents from troubled families in their homes, thus preventing out-of-home placements. A case study is presented. (Author/BB)

Differentiates between traditional psychology and community psychology in the movement from the institution into the community, suggesting a more active role in ascertaining potential community stressors. Particular attention is given to models of intervention for under fives and mentally handicapped people. (DT)

Parents need information about the range of community resources and services available to them as soon as they learn their child has a disability. Schools must take a more active role in directing parents to community resources. (Author/CB)

Looks at three dimensions of the role of community services/continuing education: direct service to special-needs target groups, testing ground for program and curriculum development, and contributions to the parent institution. Offers three possible scenarios for the future of this community college function. (AYC)

Reviews the relative acceptability of the community college's transfer, vocational education, and community services missions. Argues that a clear, concise manifesto for the community services mission is needed. Outlines the important elements of the manifesto and the steps in gaining public understanding and acceptance. (DMM)

Details marketing strategies which, through effort rather than expense, increased enrollment in a rural child care program 1470% in nine years. Market segments targeted included general public, clients, grandparents, staff members, funding sources, legislators, children, and doctors and other professionals. Included so many segments to disperse…

Discusses the social education derived from a group living community service program. Outlines the format and philosophy of the program, discusses the house meeting process, highlights the stages of intensifying tension and release, and defines the role of staff in assuring the group progression. (Author/LLL)

Briefly discussed are important components of the external relations of community junior colleges, such as lay trustees, grantsmanship, and alumni programs. (GW)

State College, Pennsylvania, may be the only school system in the country with a program requiring community service for graduation. (Editor)

A description is given of the teaching approach used in a 40-week undergraduate training program combining the academic and the applied in preparation for graduate work or immediate employment. The program includes introduction, block placement, and practicum placement. (AV)

Noting that educators are charged with the task of promoting lifelong development and self-sufficiency in students through academic excellence, this report discusses how community schools in Illinois provide an innovative route for achieving the vision of enabling all Illinois students to become confident, self-sufficient, and productive citizens.…

The efforts of those interested in the advancement of early childhood education have been focused mainly on pedagogical issues. Today, given the increasing complexities of life, it is an intellectual and functional imperative to take a contextual/developmental approach to early childhood education. This approach addresses two parameters of…

This book provides a comprehensive guide to help educators in K-12 service learning programs. Each of the book's four parts provides a different scope and purpose. Part 1, "Community Service-Learning," addresses the components of quality service learning programs and includes the chapters (all written by Rahima C. Wade) : (1) "Community…

This study examined the use of community resources and supports outside of formal infant/toddler and preschool programs for children with disabilities participating in early intervention programs in nine communities in three states (Colorado, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania). Data on community resource utilization were gathered for 16 months from…