Activities involved in coordinating community services for handicapped children in the Austin Early Childhood Special Education (AECSE) Program are reviewed. Needs are explained to be identified through records review and appraisal of the health screening programs. Establishing priorities and developing cooperation between parents, staff, and the…

The report describes the design of a community development model for child abuse and neglect which used resources already existing in a rural area. The first section presents basic generalizations about rural areas, services, and rural human services professionals. Section II presents working papers, definitions, and concepts used in the project.…

The needs assessment process is broken down into nine steps: (1) identifying community leaders; (2) defining assessment terms; (3) developing areas of concern; (4) conducting the assessment; (5) data analysis; (6) prioritizing; (7) analysis of probable success in meeting needs; (8) planning the program; and (9) evaluation. Surveys are discussed,…

This resource guide is the first of three volumes of environmental education ideas and activities compiled by participants at the Tallahassee Junior Museum for the benefit of other environmental educators. This volume contains ten booklets produced by various community groups to educate their membership or target groups about the environment. The…

One of the expressed aims of the Teacher Corps project is to encourage community members to develop their own potential for self-development. The present course on Community-Based Education (CBE) has been constructed with this goal in mind. The central issues of the course are presented in modularized format in an attempt to guide the first steps…

This booklet explores sources of money for multicultural and minority drug abuse prevention programs and provides an overview of fundraising methods and resources. Local, State and Federal agencies (including private organizations) that provide funds for drug abuse prevention programs are listed. Ways to go about soliciting funds are outlined.…

Intended for community leaders (public and private) and also for correctional leaders, this resource guide outlines the design of a model community-operated program to provide comprehensive services for the employment and training of ex-offenders. An introduction provides historical perspective and discusses the relationship between crime and…

As a guide for administrators, teachers, and students during the bicentennial year, the handbook suggests themes and ideas intended to stimulate further thinking about the Bicentennial. The Heritage, Festival, and Horizons themes established by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration are described to provide direction for schools and…

Planning guidelines for community resource centers (CRCs) are introduced by an overview of current thought and existing programs in education, information, library, communication, and social services. Criteria for locating and housing a CRC are discussed. User diagrams, space diagrams, and performance guidelines are provided for ten services which…

Provided is a guide to assist state and local agencies in improving the administration and management of services to abused and neglected children and their families. Protective services at the state level are covered in the first section, including such topics as organization; initiating and reacting to proposed state legislation; developing…