Community asset mapping is an approach that school counselors can use to locate resources to meet the needs of families, schools, and communities. This article provides step-by-step instructions on how school counselors might use community asset mapping to address the needs of their population(s), illustrated with an example of implementation in a…

UNESCO established the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) to encourage the development of learning cities. By providing technical support, capacity development, and a platform where members can share ideas on policies and best practice, this international exchange network helps urban communities create thriving learning cities. The…

This manual was designed primarily for use by individuals with developmental disabilities and related conditions. The main focus of this manual is to provide easy-to-read information concerning available resources, and to provide immediate contact information for the purpose of applying for resources and/or locating additional information. The…

When the bell rings at the end of a school day, millions of children are left to their own devices while they wait for their families to return home at the end of the work day. Findings from a study conducted by the Afterschool Alliance, "America After 3PM," show that 15.1 million children are unsupervised when the school day ends. The…

The CASAS Competencies identify more than 360 essential life skills that youth and adults need to be functionally competent members of their community, their family, and the workforce. Competencies are relevant across the full range of instructional levels, from beginning literacy through high school completion including transition to…

This "Afterschool Action Kit" contains tips on what the community can do to support afterschool programs. The kit is a useful tool for parents, community members or practitioners, and gives advice on finding or starting a quality program, identifying program needs and what resources to tap for help. The kit notes that Americans agree that…

The article describes the types of resources available in all communities for use in early childhood programs and, suggests several techniques that can be used in organizing a community resource program in varied early childhood educational settings. (Author/NQ)

The author cites prevailing negativism about rural education and notes the advantages of using rural people as resources for gifted education in those communities. (CL)

A summer program for gifted middle students implemented the Enrichment Triad Model through community activities in which students learned the skills and tools of a geographer. Considerations for conducting such a program within a school include teacher selection, scheduling, and parent involvement. (CL)

This guidebook is one in the Target Topic Series developed to highlight issues and concerns related to effective community education operation. It is intended for the community educator and community education advisory council member who want to assure themselves that their community education program is truly meeting community needs. The material…

This leader's guide presents recommendations for running seminars for parents on the subject of adolescent sexuality. These seminars are designed to involve parents in open, supportive, and thoughtful sessions dealing with questions that surround their adolescent's newly emerging sexual identities. Topics include: (1) current statistics and trends…

The final document in a series on career education for exceptional students is designed to help educators locate and make use of resources available in the community. Authors include specific strategies, sample letters, and lists of common community resources. A question-answer format is used to address such topics as ways in which community…

The paper examines issues involved in providing instruction to severely handicapped individuals in their natural environments. Factors that influence the arrangements made for instruction in community environments are classified according to student factors (such as chronological age, post-school projections, and unique learning and performance…

The monograph offers an overview of the history of health care for children with disabilities. Health goals for the disabled child are considered and a systems model discussed that views health care services as part of the child's total service needs. Routine and specialized health care needs of disabled children are covered, and service areas…

The authors sugggest that where in vivo instruction alone is unfeasible, practitioners should employ both training formats concurrently with moderately and severely handicapped students. Five guidelines for making simulated instruction a more effective adjunct to community instruction are discussed. (Author/CL)