Designed to inspire parents throughout the United States to develop parent support programs, this book describes one such program which successfully operates in a community of 150,000 people. The Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP) program is designed to offer free assistance to families following the arrival of a baby. Specifically, the…

States that the outbreak of violence in Northern Ireland in 1969 led to the examination of the role of segregated education in perpetuating divisions between Catholics and Protestants. Focuses on two approaches to bring children from Catholic and Protestant backgrounds together: (1) establishing programs within the denominationally segregated…

Presents a case study on the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) to evaluate and analyze the way Hispanic organizations function in the community. Focuses on its history, structure, activities, and accomplishments. Concludes that education, employment, and political participation are the main thrust of MALDEF. (JS)

Practical, detailed steps for producing a slide/tape show are presented in this paper directed to rural social agencies wishing to communicate more effectively with the communities they serve. The paper begins with background information about advertising in relation to the needs and characteristics of rural social agencies and concludes that a…

A study examined the question of whether there is a connection between program characteristics and desirable program outcomes (student satisfaction, placement, and job performance ratings). A program evaluation questionnaire, containing over 300 individual items on such program characteristics as teacher certification and experience, instructional…