Tells how to launch an organizational development effort when a firm cannot afford a complex program. Gives a basic format for approaching organizational development. (Editor/DR)

This digest suggests steps to take to organize an outdoor education organization at a state, regional, or local level. After an individual or group has determined the need for an organization and an area to be served, the first step is to organize a working meeting of no more than 20 key persons. Next, the purpose of the organization and services…

Suggestions are made for American Health Association members in starting a state association in those areas where they are presently lacking. (JD)

This paper provides a view of learner relationship management that looks to examine the potential for learning systems across an organizational value chain by addressing the potential for learning solutions beyond the Human Resources function in an organization. It identifies a return on investment strategy to align the goals of the organization…

This report is a description and analysis of Teacher Corps' Pilot Trainer Workshops (PTW) conducted in July, 1977. The volume serves two purposes: First, it provides descriptive information to those parties who may be involved in the delivery of programs similar to the Teacher Corps project, as well as providing specific recommendations regarding…

This monograph presents the philosophy of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Supported Employment (Virginia) concerning consumer advocacy and supported employment for persons with disabilities. An introductory chapter looks at origins of supported employment, its relationship to consumer advocacy, and challenges facing these…

The coordinator's handbook provides a basic outline for establishing or improving volunteer programs; it is primarily directed toward assisting fledgling programs. The handbook defines a school volunteer program as an organization of persons who work in schools under the professional personnel's direction, strengthening the school program or…

The coordinator's handbook provides a basic outline for establishing or improving volunteer programs; it is primarily directed toward assisting fledgling programs. The handbook defines a school volunteer program as an organization of persons who work in schools under the professional personnel's direction, strengthing the school program or…

Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs) are incorporated organizations and groups whose mission is to facilitate local partnerships for the purpose of improving young people's education and training outcomes in Australia. LLENs are supported by grants from Australia's Department of Education and Training. Of the 31 LLENs currently existing…