Purpose: Large-scale collective action is necessary when managing agricultural natural resources such as biodiversity and water quality. This paper determines the key factors to the success of such action. Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper analyses four large-scale collective actions used to manage agri-environmental resources in Canada and…

This idea book addresses key concepts in two earlier Peace Corps' publications, "Participatory Analysis for Community Action (PACA) Manual" [ICE No. M0053], and the "Gender and Development Training Manual" [ICE No. M0054]. These previous resources were large training manuals that introduced PACA to staff and Volunteers in the context of the Peace…

The use of local lay advisory councils has been an effective method of involving citizens in the school program and an effective bridge between the community and the school. Topics in this publication cover: (1) Benefits of a Citizens Advisory Council, which discusses the benefits for learners, school board members, teachers, administrators,…

THE AIMS OF THIS EVALUATION OF THE USE OF NONPROFESSIONALS IN COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS WHICH WAS PREPARED FOR THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ARE--(1) TO PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAMS, (2) TO ASSESS THE VALIDITY OF THE BASIC PREMISES OF A NONPROFESSIONAL PROGRAM, AND (3) TO IDENTIFY THE SUCCESSFUL AND…

With a focus on Mobilization for Youth (MFY) this paper questions whether community action projects are best administered by public or private sponsorship or by a combination of both. MFY is a private organization financed by an NIMH grant and OEO funds. Since its inception in 1959 it has remained administratively independent, but while this…

WHILE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING IS MANDATORY PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF ANY ZONING ORDINANCES, ZONING IN RURAL AREAS IS RELATIVELY NEW. ALTHOUGH MANY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES ARISE DURING PLANNING, THE FACT REMAINS THAT THE BENEFITS ARE GREATER WHEN ZONING IS PROPERLY PLANNED AND EXECUTED. PROPERTY OWNERS OBJECT IN MANY INSTANCES TO PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE,…

The right-to-read effort in Florida is a statewide program to encourage and expand the teaching and learning of reading on all educational levels. The program depends on the coordination of state-level activities with activities of local school districts, colleges, and universities. State-level activities include program development, assessment,…

Results of a national survey of colleges and universities concerning alumni involvement in off-campus community service programs indicate a broad variety of activities. Steps to take in establishing and managing an alumni association community service project are outlined. (MSE)

INTRODUCED BY EXCERPTS FROM PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED WORKS ABOUT CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, THIS DOCUMENT PRESENTS GUIDELINES FOR (1) IMPLEMENTING THE 1965 CONNECTICUT STATE ACT TO PROVIDE AID FOR THE EDUCATION OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND (2) ESTABLISHING THE TITLE I PROGRAMS CREATED BY THE 1965 FEDERAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION…

This document is the full text of the Economic Opportunity Amendments of 1967 to Public Law 90-222. These amendments authorize funds for continuation of programs begun under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 which established the Job Corps and the work and training program for youth and adults, the special impact programs, and the urban and…

DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THIS PAPER IS THE BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1964 (PUBLIC LAW 88-425). OPENING WITH A DISCUSSION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO PREPARE LEGISLATION, THE PAPER TRACES CRITICALLY THE BARGAINING AND MANEUVERING OF A NUMBER OF FEDERAL AGENCIES, OTHER GROUPS, AND VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS IN WRITING…

Interagency relationships have an important bearing upon the effectiveness with which public services are provided to disadvantaged populations. The present study examines interagency interactions and service delivery to the disadvantaged from both an empirical and a theoretical perspective. The findings may be helpful both in the formulation of…

A survey was made of Community Action Programs (CAP) in nine communities widely varied in geographic location, size, and characteristics. Principal emphasis was on organizational and program policy but curriculum content and teaching techniques were also considered. The most pervasive type was the remedial program, commonly delegated to a public…

Based on a project on adult basic education conducted in 1966 by the Adult Education Association of the U.S.A., this document provides a detailed description of regional and national conference activities, together with the roster, programs, speeches, papers, and working materials developed during the project. In general, the regional conferences…

This is the statistical and methodological appendix to a report on the first part of a two phase community action program (CAP) research project. Construction of variables is covered, with attention to changes in income and minority group composition of social service agencies, increased interagency cooperation, publicity, scope of service, social…