This article presents the findings from a national survey of field trip sites. It also addresses the positive instructional impact of field trips and focuses on 5 major components of the field trip experience. In addition, the article presents recommendations and suggestions for positive field trip experiences.

Problems inherent in home-school-community coordination are identified and suggestions for overcoming the problems are discussed. Special emphasis is given to the communications process among professionals working with parents and citizens. Techniques for selection and training of coordinators are presented. (JC)

Presents an overview of the field of school social work, discusses some problems commonly encountered by teachers, administrators, and social workers attempting to work together on behalf of students, and presents some guidelines for educators to facilitate the use of school social work. (Author)