Rural schools make up a considerable portion of Oklahoma's public education system. These schools are an integral part of community life for many rural towns. They are also a critical part of Oklahoma's economy, responsible for training the next generation of thinkers, workers, builders, and leaders. Unfortunately, data suggest that many of…

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to identify the needs and challenges of seniors with dual sensory loss (combined hearing and vision loss) and to determine priorities for training family members, community service providers, and professionals who work with them. Methods: Individuals (N = 131) with dual sensory loss between the ages of…

A questionnaire was developed and trialled in an inclusive high school with the aim of understanding factors that contribute to parental confidence in school provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents of all students at School Action, School Action Plus and those with Statements of special educational…

The physiological and psychological effects of bowel and/or bladder dysfunction can negatively impact students, especially over time. Understanding the educational challenges and needs of these children is necessary to provide services and supports required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and Section 504 of the…

This paper provides an overview of vocational education and training (VET) system in India, and discusses various challenges and difficulties in the Indian VET system. The paper also examines labour market outcomes of vocational graduates and compares these with those of general secondary graduates using a large-scale nationally representative…

Discussion of gathering data from community sources and techniques for collecting data to identify educational needs for university continuing education programs. (ABM)

This report presents the results of a community survey which attempted to determine the demand for another college in the Los Angeles Community College District. The function of this "community campus" or "external college" would be to serve members of the community who are not already served by the eight existing colleges. Questionnaires received…

Describes the experience of Chemetka Community College (Oregon) in conducting a comprehensive local needs assessment survey by telephone. (DC)

Results of information derived from 120 household interviews in Model Cities Neighborhood of Savannah, Georgia in November and December, 1971 are presented. The primary purpose of the project was to provide data to the Neighborhood Continuing Education Program in Savannah as concerns "felt" needs and attitudes of residents it endeavors to serve.…

A community needs assessment study was conducted by Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College (MGCJC) to obtain information for program planning and evaluation. Specifically, the study sought to identify educational needs not being met in the district; determine the general attitude of the community toward MGCJC; and measure the impact of the college…

To determine the technical writing needs of employers in the Greensboro (North Carolina) area, a questionnaire was sent to 262 members of the Chambers of Commerce in the region that employed 100 or more people. The response rate was 30%. Responses showed manufacturing to be the predominant industry in the area. Approximately two-thirds of the…

Presents abstracts of documents from the ERIC junior colleges collection dealing with community needs assessments. (CAM)

In spring 1984, a survey was conducted in the Saddleback Community College District (SCCD) to assess the surrounding community's familiarity with Saddleback College and its programs, and to establish a database to assist in educational planning. A telephone survey was used to determine the opinions of 502 adults living in central and southern…

Discusses the use of a market survey to determine the potential market, appropriate level of subject matter, and preferred meeting time for a short course in solid wastemanagement. (SL)

In 2000, a survey of 148 local government officials in West Virginia sought information in eight areas of local issues, including community needs. This paper focuses on responses of about 11 categories of community needs and compares them to findings from a similar study conducted in 1996. The categories are governmental administration, financial…