Some families and probably too many teachers have been lulled in the past few years into a "let the schools do the job" attitude, forgetting about the work that needs to be done at home. Describes the Home and School Institute, designed to provide ways that the family working together at home could reinforce and supplement student…

Assisting people to realize the meaning of their human potential necessitates understanding the limited functions of school counseling and the importance of utilizing community resources. There is a need to be cognizant of knowledge, techniques, skills, and procedures that enable counselors to use the community helping resources. (Author)

This discussion of service learning locates the notions of community and justice within the philosophies of liberalism and communitarianism. It examines constructivist models advanced by two authors, and argues that, despite debates surrounding communitarianism and liberalism, both philosophies share similar founding assumptions (consensual…

Asserts that children may absorb negative opinions about the elderly from their culture. Notes research indicating that both young and old benefit from contact with each other. Describes an intergenerational program that provides children with opportunities to form friendships with healthy elders. Explains classroom preparation and children's…

Reviews social changes affecting community colleges and the continuing education (CE) programs at the colleges. Argues that current CE programs are isolated from academic units but should instead be integrated across the institution. Proposes an integrated model that would better serve the needs of the communities. (25 citations) (AJL)

A study of 65 Australian adults with mental retardation who lived in staff-supported community residences examined the impact of size of residence on residents' opportunities for choice. Participants were interviewed and assessed using the Choice Questionnaire and other testing instruments. Results found that residents in smaller settings with…

This article presents results from an outcomes-based needs assessment in an urban child welfare service district. The assessment's methodology emphasized consistent data collection from actual case records and explicitly included line staff and clients in the planning process. It was concluded that such reviews could benefit a variety of…

Describes the history of early childhood education in India from the 1890s to the present. Presents current programs ranging from Integrated Child Development Services serving over 10 million children to small, innovative programs in local communities, noted for flexibility and responsiveness to local needs. Examines findings from innovative…

Examines how citizens' concern for education can be used to encourage family and community involvement in improving learning. Highlights "America Goes Back to School" program as an opportunity for parent and community involvement in schools. Gives examples of school-family-community partnerships. Lists seven challenges to American…

Describes how a community collaborative focused on math and science and involving the University of Texas at El Paso--the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence--has worked to ensure academic opportunity and success for a diverse community. Emphasis is placed on a standards-based curriculum, better teacher preparation, and the increased…

A three-pronged program to prevent underage drinking delivered alcohol education and anti-drinking messages to high school students and their parents and distributed pertinent information to local alcohol retailers in a rural community. Compared to a control community, students in the intervention community were less likely to develop risky…

This article discusses the implications of a follow-up study of 56 people who had lived on average for 22 years in an institution. The study found the majority had made few community connections eight years after leaving the institution. The concept of social alienation of difference is explored. (Contains references.) (CR)

The Transition Service Integration Model integrates resources of public schools, rehabilitation, and developmental disability systems. School and private non-profit agencies work together to develop employment and inclusive community activities during the student's last school year. Rehabilitation and developmental disability systems then work…

A pilot project brought 17 high school students with developmental disabilities to a college campus for job sampling. Participants were mentored by 23 college students. Preliminary data indicate the project had benefits for young adults with and without disabilities and supported the use of a community-based service-learning model. (Contains…

This article describes specific steps educational teams can follow to embed individualized education program (IEP) goals and objectives into daily activities and routines and, therefore, enhance the likelihood that intervention efforts are effective, individualized, and developmentally appropriate for young children with disabilities. Strategies…