The author suggests a method by which educational expenditures may be related to educational needs without the use of computers or PPBS. Teachers and principals are actively involved in this budget process, which seems especially relevant to small districts that have no access to computers. (Author/DN)

Discusses results and costs of a program in which community School Aides visited district homes to better acquaint people with the entire school district operation and its educational offerings.

Reports a Federally financed countywide project to identify the causes of public neglect of the schools and to list remedies. (Author)

The goal of the Informational Program is to give foreign military trainees an opportunity to obtain a balanced understanding of U.S. society, institutions and ideals. (Editor)

A study, conducted to determine attitude distribution among Oklahomans toward sex education and to analyze the relationship of demographic, sociocultural, and attitudinal factors, found 80 percent of the sample favorable toward sex education. Significant variables in data analysis, as well as implications for building community support for sex…

Parks and recreation agencies must adapt to decreased federal funding by improving efficiency, developing new sources of income, building public support, and making cuts if necessary. All staff members should be part of the decison making process. (JMK)

Described briefly is a course on arts advocacy designed so that guest speakers representing a broad base of organizations and/or legislative oriented groups could create action and movement to enhance arts education through networking and other sophisticated strategies. The course became a consciousness-raising event. (KC)

Describes the characteristics essential to conduct a good public relations program for the school library media center. Negative views of libraries and librarians are discussed, and strategies for enhancing the school library media center image are presented. (Author/BK)

Focuses on how the Vietnamese community of Santa Clara, California, assists its members in adjusting to new occupations. Suggests that successful occupational assimilation is facilitated by the refugees' ability and willingness to identify with their new occupations in the electronics industry. (Author/GC)

Describes an early stage intervention program for delinquent youths consisting of three integral parts: working with children through camping; family therapy; and working with the children's school. The long-term follow-up clearly indicates an overall positive trend in support of the program. (Author)

Major elements, both external and internal, that affect the university's research mission and can contribute to the kind of environment needed for research are examined. A model for the development of a research plan is presented, and the role research administrators should play in the planning process is explained. (JMD)

Describes a local career education program designed to assist students to understand the relevancy of their school work, and to plan, identify and meet realistic career goals considering employment opportunities in the local community and beyond. (CT)

A Study of concerns of l00 middle class parents who had lost infants revealed that the death of an infant or fetus was viewed as devastating because of inadequate community recognition of the loss. Many parents turn for support to physicians who are often unable to meet their needs. Causes and solutions for this situation are discussed.…

If the arts are to survive in the curriculum of today's schools, a battle plan has to be developed. Action can occur on several fronts, including: inservice training; curriculum development and coordination; networking; higher education cooperation; and political action. (Author)

Explores the concepts of support systems and self help and presents a paradigm for relating the two. (Author)