This document describes a project conducted by Britain's Further Education Unit, at Cleveland Technical College in Redcar, England, to deliver adult education for the unemployed in local community facilities. The report is intended to help college administrators who are interested in delivering college programs for adults on an outreach basis. The…

Designed to assist organizations preparing to celebrate the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution through community and school events, this guide provides educational ideas that can be useful in directing the public's attention to the Constitution and the values it represents. Information is included on selecting forum formats, such as mock…

For the last year, the Rural Libraries and the Humanities Project has assisted 30 rural libraries in Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma in developing locally initiated humanities programs. Program packets focusing on heritage, literature, and women were prepared to aid in program development. Development of unique local programs was also encouraged.…

This guide is designed to help trainers working in the context of community-wide programs in all aspects of building a training program for study circle facilitators. Part 1 presents guidelines and principles for good training, basic training agenda for a 6-hour program, and annotated training agenda with notes about the process in each section…

Describes the University of Notre Dame's live telecasts on family issues. Indicates that the telecasts, which began in 1988, are cosponsored by local Notre Dame alumni clubs, schools, churches, and service agencies. Describes particular programs and the promotional and information materials developed in conjunction with the programs. Underscores…

The ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) Rural Adult Education Project was conceived in the spirit of empowering local people to help themselves. This book, a distillation of the experience of the project, was written with the primary object of being of practical use to those who are already involved, or would like to become involved,…

Because of their special ties to the community, community-based organizations (CBOs) are often able to be more responsive to the needs of local or special populations than can mainstream institutions such as schools and government-funded employment services. CBOs such as Service Employment Redevelopment (SER), the National Urban League, and…

The Teacher Corps Project at Jarrett School in Hawaii attempts to coordinate the major elements of the educational system: the Department of Education, the University of Hawaii, and the local community, through the process of collaboration. Part of a theme issue on community education in Hawaii. (Author/SJL)

This document profiles 11 examples of arts and education institutions across the country that are working to solve community problems. Programs, which reflect a number of purposes, are organized by category. Large Urban Profiles, include: (1) "Bridgemaking" in Chicago: Chicago Arts Partnership in Education; (2) Learning by Working: Young Artists…

Examines the practical requirements of educational "participation," attempting to define the kind of educational system which would meet these requirements. Describes the role of environmental education for all age groups. Presents some organizational and curriculum models designed to form a collective learning process. Discusses some of…

Describes the five main urban studies centers in London (England). Recommends that more urban studies centers should be established with secure funding, that urban study centers should act as school and community resources, and that different agencies should join forces to provide funds for a network of urban studies centers. (TW)

Maintains that involvement in community service develops civic responsibility in students. Provides examples of community service projects from a Close-Up Project, a Civic Achievement Award Program (CAAP), and an elementary curriculum, "Education for Citizenship." Shows community service is appropriate for all grade levels. Includes teacher…

Designed to provide assistance to natural resource managers in the preparation of conservation educator programs and materials, this manual describes specific procedures for developing programs that would have significant environmental impact. Five steps are identified and explained under separate chapter headings. Each chapter concludes with a…

This document is intended to assist individuals responsible for completing the annual development plan required of all community-based adult literacy programs seeking funding from Manitoba's (Canada) Literacy and Continuing Education Branch. A sample development plan is presented to illustrate the initiative, reflection, and planning needed to…

Describes the efforts of a Baltimore (Maryland) County Public Schools task force to initiate values education in the schools through a representative grassroots effort that involved many community groups. Twenty-four core values were identified that could be infused throughout the curriculum. Each school within the district formed an advisory…