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Edwards, Tiffany G. – Online Submission, 2020
The number of homeless children and youth in the United States is on the rise (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2016). Between 2016 and 2017 in the Los Angeles County Homeless Count, there was a 41% increase in the number of homeless minors (The Los Angeles Service Authority, 2017). Education is key to bringing people out of…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Educational Attainment, Case Studies, Volunteers
Garcez, Carolina Montanha; Vitor, Davi Henrique Curia; Bortoli, Mirela Marchiori; Vieira, Lucas Augusto; Prado, Danielle Goncalves De Oliveira; Ramires, Thiago Gentil – International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, 2020
The university aims to form professionals through transmission and dissemination of knowledge, therefore, the Extension, as a tool of the universities, has a major role contributing to improvements in the learning and teaching process. The Extension projects are extremely important for The Federal Technological University of ParanĂ¡ (UTFPR), since…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Private Schools, Universities, Competition

Cloutier, Anne – Nature Study, 1983
Discusses rewards of being a docent (unpaid teacher contributing knowledge, experience, time, or simply a vibrant dedication toward a common cause). Also discusses opportunities for docents in zoos, museums, art galleries, nature centers, and other locations and several docent-training programs. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Learning Activities, Program Descriptions
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. – 1972
The background and services of the New York City School Volunteer Program, which serves as a model for similar programs established in other parts of the country and abroad, are described. The volunteers serve on all grade levels, K-12, mainly in the areas of reading improvement and English as a second language. Assigned only to those schools…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Paraprofessional School Personnel, Program Descriptions
Kramer, Cynthia; Newman, Sally – 1986
This manual provides background information about the Senior Citizen School Volunteer Program (SCSVP) and describes the program model that has been developed and implemented by the staff of Generations Together in more than 75 schools. The SCSVP develops intergenerational programs by involving older people as volunteers in elementary and secondary…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Older Adults, Program Descriptions
Cooley, Elizabeth A.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1989
The article describes a university-based program in which volunteers were paired one-on-one with developmentally disabled children and engaged in weekly outings. Procedures for recruiting, screening, training, and supervising volunteers are briefly described, and program evaluation data are presented. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Friendship

ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management, Eugene, OR. – 1977
Twelve annotated bibliographies of literature in the ERIC system describe the administration, organization, concerns, and practices of current school volunteer programs. (MLF)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Reviews

Cuninggim, Whitty – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1980
The author offers guidelines for utilizing volunteers in educating handicapped children. Several programs using volunteers are mentioned: the kindergarten screening project, listener program, primary classroom volunteers, and secondary school volunteers. The importance of teacher support is stressed. Steps for the teacher to follow for involving…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Program Descriptions
Kirkpatrick, Megan E.; Droessler, Christopher L. – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J3), 2007
Preparing every student to make knowledgeable career choices through academic rigor and work-based learning experiences requires a systematic, comprehensive and community-wide effort. Schools cannot truly prepare their students for productive and rewarding careers in an academic vacuum. Engaging business and community leaders, who may someday hire…
Descriptors: Community Leaders, Business, Partnerships in Education, Volunteers

Hughes, Michael C.; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1977
A travel training program in which college volunteers teach handicapped pupils to use public transportation decreases transportation costs and increases the students' independence. (CL)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicapped Children, Program Descriptions
Brewster, Cori; Fager, Jennifer – 1998
This booklet is part of a series of reports on "hot topics" in education. It discusses mentoring, a strategy that has become popular over the past decade. Pairing students with adult volunteers or older students who provide friendship, guidance, and support has been shown to be helpful to students and to provide benefits to mentors.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Mentors
Norman, Michael; Smith, Judy – Education Unlimited, 1979
Outcomes of Congressional hearings on P.L. 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) are mentioned; and the National School Volunteer Program, in which volunteers assist professional educators with implementation of P.L. 94-142, is described. (SBH)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicapped Children

Cavarretta, June – Educational Leadership, 1998
An active parent describes how over 400 parent volunteers in the Carpentersville (Illinois) school district were trained to participate in their children's education through shared decision making. Each school practices a governance model focusing on trust building, collaboration, shared vision, and continuous improvement. Forging authentic…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Governance, Parent Participation

Lewis, Ron; Morris, John – Educational Leadership, 1998
Founded in 1977, "Communities in Schools" champions the connection of needed community resources with schools to help 300,000 youngsters annually to learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. The program brings in community-service providers, such as health-care and mental-health professionals, to work as a personalized team alongside…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Involvement, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Gubbels, Joyce – Momentum, 1989
Discusses five elements in the effective involvement of parents as volunteers in Catholic school communities: receptivity of faculty and staff to volunteers, school organization and structure, recruitment, training, and recognition of the parents' contributions. Offers examples from St. Pius X/St. Leo School's (Omaha, Nebraska) volunteer program.…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship