Lists 20 ways to mine community resources for the benefit of the vocational education program. (SK)

Examines the reality of corporate involvement in community and social welfare in light of the Reagan administration's emphasis on private sector philanthropy. Describes specific company programs and provides advice for corporate donors. (SK)

The author suggests that citizen involvement can be influenced by two major factors: (1) the extension agent's personal orientation as a programer and (2) the programing situation. (CT)

Suggests tools to increase community interest and support for public libraries including a public relations campaign, neighborhood action group, and community board. The advantages of community independence and decision sharing are discussed. (SW)

Participatory management, involving the delegation of power and authority, provides several strategies to involve the community in the decision-making process. (Author/MLF)

A description of managing community involvement in the school planning process. (MLF)

The article describes the Intermountain Center for Gifted Education in Utah which provides educational programs statewide for gifted and talented students. It is explained that the programs are also designed to expand community awareness of the needs of gifted students and encourage active community involvement. (PHR)

Emphasizes parent involvement in the schools through Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) activities and the principal's role in helping parents become involved. (LD)

The child care worker in a group home, which is defined as a dwelling for foster children completely directed by a social agency or institution, meets conditions both similar to and different from those of his counterpart in an institutional setting. (MS)

The demand for community involvement in the educational process can be satisfied, and the administrator may find a valuable source of support in the process if the authors' 12 suggestions are followed. (Editor/RK)

Describes an alternative high school program that used community volunteers to teach some classes and what happened when members of the educational community opposed the use of those uncertified volunteers. (IRT)

The community or school health educator can help the communications networks become educationally oriented by assisting in planning and programming. (MM)

Notes that community youth development is a challenging approach to youth work that focuses on the incorporation of new values at the practice, management, and community levels. Explores the implementation of a community youth development approach within the context of learning organization theory, and describes experiences of three youth-focused…

Examines the continuing expansion of the Groundwork network within the United Kingdom and assesses its environmental achievements. Offers a broad, flexible, and accessible approach to environmental management, improvement, and education. (JRH)

Describes incorporating a community outreach program. Notes that it is a smart and reliable strategy that theatre artists - onstage and backstage alike - can use to engage their audiences and build stronger ties to the community in which they work that go beyond just filling seats. (SG)