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Rollins, Al; And Others – 1992
This manual is designed to assist development professionals in nongovernmental organizations to provide effective training in the incorporation of gender considerations into their development programs and projects. It provides information and implementation of a 3-day workshop. Section I provides information on the manual content, structure, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Economic Development
Reimers, Fernando – 1992
This paper is intended to stimulate debate about the need for national policies of early childhood education in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by arguing that each country should have a set of policies that give early childhood education the importance it deserves as an arena for promoting human and social development. The paper reviews…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Community Role, Early Childhood Education, Educational Opportunities
McClure, F. A. – 1981
This manual, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Point Four program, presents critical features and principles of using bamboo as a building material. Information provided in the manual includes the following: parts of a house for which bamboos are suitable, bamboo reinforcement of concrete, geographical distribution of…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Management, Construction Materials, Construction (Process)
Chelikani, Rao; Khan, Rahat Nabi – 1990
Volunteers and voluntary organizations are crucial to the literacy effort throughout the world. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are ideal channels for direct involvement of the people in literacy efforts. NGOs often directly carry out the teaching of reading, writing, and numeracy programs; government efforts usually involve such…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Development
Gibbons, Michael J.; Schroeder, Richard – 1987
This Spanish-language manual, developed for training Peace Corps volunteers for service in Spanish-speaking developing countries, explains the process of agricultural extension and provides practical guidance on carrying out an extension program. The first of six chapters explains what agricultural extension is and how it is used in the Peace…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Case Studies, Cooperatives
Child Welfare League of America, Inc., New York, NY. – 1978
This booklet presents a set of Child Welfare League standards for group home foster care services for children and adolescents provided through authorized public or voluntary social agencies. Group home services, as described in the standards, have characteristics of both foster family and institutional services, offering a relationship with a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Care, Child Welfare, Community Organizations
Sheppard, N. Alan – 1979
Although older persons are increasing both in number and as a proportion of the total American population, they are not taking advantage of educational opportunities. Barriers to their educational efforts include inadequate transportation, lack of money, poor health, program scheduling, and the attitude that learning is for others. Available…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Adult Vocational Education
KAY, MARION E. – 1963
A SURVEY WAS MADE OF INFORMAL ADULT EDUCATION BY AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND CHURCHES IN NORTHEAST JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS (PART OF GREATER KANSAS CITY). RECREATION, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, HUMAN RELATIONS, ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, CREATIVE ARTS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, AND BIBLE STUDY AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING WERE THE LEADING PROGRAM AREAS. ALL GROUPS BUT ONE CHOSE…
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Attendance
MANSER, ELLEN P.; AND OTHERS – 1967
PROJECT ENABLE (EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION FOR BETTER LIVING ENVIRONMENT) WAS A ONE-YEAR PROJECT FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN SEPTEMBER 1965 IN WHICH VOLUNTARY SERVICE AGENCIES IN 59 CITIES MOUNTED PROGRAMS TO HELP POOR PARENTS IMPROVE CHILD REARING PRACTICES, USE EXISTING COMMUNITY RESOURSES, AND IDENTIFY THEIR MOST…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Discussion Groups, Economically Disadvantaged, Family Life Education
Jackson, Stephen – 1966
Organized in question and answer form, the book provides an introduction to the field of special education in England and Wales. Services are discussed and outlined for children who are educationally subnormal (mentally handicapped), delicate, physically handicapped, maladjusted, epileptic, hearing impaired, visually impaired, defective in speech,…
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Emotional Disturbances, Epilepsy, Exceptional Child Education
Tennessee State Dept. of Mental Health, Nashville. – 1967
The work of eight task force committees on mental retardation is considered in this report. Major findings and recommendations are summarized concerning the nature of mental retardation; present services for the mentally retarded; the role of volunteer organizations; prevention; case finding, diagnosis, and evaluation; public awareness; special…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Committees, Community Organizations, Community Services

Bolton, William Dan – 1976
Examining delinquency problems/services in rural Tennessee, existing secondary data on rural-urban delinquency patterns in the U.S. and Tennessee were compiled; officials and professionals (N=51) working with juveniles in East Tennessee were surveyed; and a preliminary estimation of costs associated with possibilities for improving juvenile…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Counseling, Decision Making
Coles, Edwin Townsend – 1969
This guide aims to provide general background information on adult education in developing countries for those who shape educational policy or are concerned with the administration of education. It covers: aims and purposes; programs--literacy education, general education, skill training, citizen education; and education for women; providing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Citizenship, Developing Nations
Hubley, John W. – 1972
Educational volunteer management in recent years has emerged as a highly skilled and specialized profession that is undergoing rapid expansion. Full time staff members have been employed by some boards of education to carry out the specialized management requirements of volunteer recruiting, training, evaluating, assigning, and supervising. A…
Descriptors: Administration, Ancillary School Services, Guidelines, Human Services

Eberly, Donald J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
This article discusses national, state, and local youth service, noting the initiatives of 1984-5, the association of national youth services with the military draft, some keys to deriving maximum value from youth service initiatives, and the outcomes that can be anticipated from a youth service program. (DCS)
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Federal Programs, Futures (of Society)