Discusses the need for active citizen involvement and support for community education programs and offers recommendations on how program administrators can improve their communication and public relations skills. (JG)

Describes a combined effort by two elementary school districts in combating juvenile delinquency through use of the community school. The progress and future hopes of community education development are discussed. (Author/DN)

Presents a community visioning model that represents an attempt to provide a proactive, future-oriented planning model. The process includes developing shared purposes, detailing a broad-based vision, organizing it into themes, and developing a broader vision for each theme. (JOW)

Considers whether the coming of community education will be considered an opportunity or a threat by existing organizations and whether, when it arrives, it will resemble the product sold to the community. (Author/DN)

Describes the incorporation of Simi Valley and its governmental structure based on human resources, environmental affairs, public services, and general services. Discusses the neighborhood safety agency and neighborhood councils and the role of the neighborhood council coordinator. (DN)

Elements of a home-school-community relationship model are goals (academic achievement, institutional legitimacy, support, and effective relations), programs, and processes (communication, involvement, participation, and resolution). The model can be applied to contemporary issues: diversity, varied stakeholders, school-business partnerships,…

Discusses results and costs of a program in which community School Aides visited district homes to better acquaint people with the entire school district operation and its educational offerings.