Part of the Small Town Strategy series, this publication presents some of the more common techniques for identifying problems and setting objectives. A problem-solving process which can be used in many different situtations is presented. The process includes the following sequence: problem statement, goal statement; objectives, strategies,…

Rural communities have traditionally been overshadowed by urban centers, thus losing the political clout necessary for adequate rural social service program development/delivery. Social service delivery in rural areas is complicated by lack of power and organization and represents a complex interplay among values, beliefs, social organization,…

The Teenage Health Teaching Modules (THTM) program is a health education curriculum for adolescents. Each THTM module frames an adolescent health task emphasizing development of self-assessment, communication, decision making, health advocacy, and self-management. This module encourages students to take a more active interest in environmental…

This brief booklet gives information concerning acts of bigotry in Los Angeles County and offers suggestions for combatting them when they occur. In the area studied, the actions have been largely directed against Jews and Blacks with a few incidents concerning Hispanic Americans and Asian/Pacific Americans. The booklet suggests that these actions…

Community bilingual education, which utilizes the community's language for educational instruction and values the community culture, narrows the communication gap between the community and the educational institutions. Thus, in the spring of 1976, "Aztlan en Kansas: Asistencia Tecnologica" was initiated to provide technical assistance to…

Citizens' groups in 4 small Mississippi communities banded together to form a water association in anticipation of future development in the area. (JC)

A summary of the activities and achievements of the Hungarian community in the Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) area since 1880 is provided in this booklet. The four sections contain discussions on: (1) emigrants from Hungary and their background; (2) early Hungarian settlements in Pittsburgh and the Monongahela Valley; (3) Hungarian immigrant life,…

This guide provides a general introduction to the field of peace education, especially the problems of peace and security. Two purposes are to provide a deeper knowledge of the issues and to provide materials, documentation, and information about additional resources and organizations to aid in implementing a peace education program in the…

This paper briefly overviews the economic and social conditions of the 11 million Black children and youth in the United States in the 1970s. Directions for social action are suggested and the aims of the National Black Child Development Institute are indicated. (RH)

A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT MOTIVATED A GROUP OF EIGHTH-GRADE CIVICS STUDENTS TO FORM DIFFERENT COMMITTEES TO OBTAIN A TRAFFIC GUARD FOR THEIR SCHOOL. COMMITTEES WERE FORMED TO CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY LETTER AND INTERVIEW, TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE STREET CORNER AND MAKE CHARTS SHOWING ITS DANGER, TO DO RESEARCH ON CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF CITIZENS,…

ADEQUATE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO SOCIAL TECHNIQUES. THEY MUST CONCENTRATE ON BARE ECONOMIC SURVIVAL AND VIEW THEIR PROBLEM AS EXTERNAL. THE POOR SHOULD BE REACHED WITH IMMEDIATE CONCRETE ACTION. THIS MAY BE CONSIDERED THE FIRST STEP IN THE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN TERMS OF ENGAGING THE POOR.…

THE BOSTON YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT HAS DEVELOPED ITS PLANS FOR AN ATTACK ON DELINQUENCY IN THE FORM OF AN ACTION-RESEARCH PROJECT. THE PROJECTS' ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY ARE GIVEN, AND THE LARGER AREAS FOR THIS ATTACK ARE DESCRIBED. THE PROJECT IS AIMED AT REDUCING THE VOLUME AND SERIOUSNESS OF CRIMINAL-TYPE BEHAVIOR OF MALE YOUTH 12…

Presented is a guide for helping elementary school students become aware of the litter problem, acquire litter control skills, and develop an anti-litter ethic. The manual contains a hierarchy of learning objectives, a pretest/posttest instrument, background information on litter, and 12 lessons designed to promote attainment of the learning…

This revised edition of the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) guide is intended to augment the sports expertise of the NYSP administrators by providing them with the additional information they have indicated would be of assistance in planning and operating their programs. Information is given on participants in the programs and resources…

This manual has been designed by the Bureau of Continuing Education Curriculum Development of the New York State Department of Education to provide teachers with suggested lesson plans in practical government. Each lesson contains background materials for the teacher, offering specific information on the subject of the lesson plans, aims of the…