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Wilson, Richard W. – Executive Educator, 1987
Describes application of a preschool education program in an Ortonville, Michigan, school district. The six programs are grouped in the same location, meet a variety of needs, and are part of a larger community cluster. Combining programs benefits both children and adults. (CJH)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Cooperative Programs, Early Childhood Education, Individual Needs
Westinghouse Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA. – 1989
This collection of briefs comprises a guide to minority-activity planning designed by the Steering Committee for Minority Communications of the Westinghouse Foundation. They are intended to further the following Westinghouse goals: (1) to encourage youth to pursue careers in technology; (2) to develop strong links with the minority community; (3)…
Descriptors: Black Organizations, Career Awareness, Citizen Participation, Community Development
Download full textPines, Marion; Callahan, Jim – 2000
This guide is designed to provide practical information for community leaders, local Workforce Investment Boards, Youth Councils, staff, and others committed to effective youth and workforce development. Its four sections provide technical assistance and training materials for Youth Councils. Chapter 1, "Planning the Menu," defines youth…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Economically Disadvantaged, Education Work Relationship, Instructional Materials
Ricken, William – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1987
Describes services of the Salvation Army's network of rural local service units. Discusses relationship between local units, community agencies, and regional Service Extension Departments. Provides examples of individuals who received aid coordinated by local volunteers where formal social services were unavailable. Emphasizes Salvation Army's…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Cooperation, Community Involvement, Community Services
Peer reviewedKelly, James G. – Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 1986
Discusses common themes in five papers on rural community psychology: myth that rural life is naturally supportive, importance of community needs in designing prevention programs, risks of labeling diseases, rural psychologists as developers/advocates, using advice/direct suggestion, thinking in systems/ecological terms, role/boundary conflicts,…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Community Coordination, Community Development
Peer reviewedHeyman, Steven R. – Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 1986
Suggests that rural cummunity psychology focus on preventive interventions instead of traditional service delivery. Discusses special nature of intervention in rural communities, types of preventive interventions, understanding/utilizing community social ecology, and training issues. Advocates greater preparation for rural psychology and greater…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Characteristics, Community Cooperation, Community Involvement
Robinson, Greg A., Ed.; Polloway, Edward A., Ed. – 1987
The volume focuses on best practices in specific areas of programming for mentally retarded students which teachers and support service personnel must address before considering curriculum content. The first of three sections consists of four chapters focusing on the following philosophical considerations: characteristics of students with mental…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Career Education, Class Organization, Classroom Environment
