This monograph presents ideas for initiating and/or improving parent education programs. The first of eight sections examines the history of California's parent education since its beginning in 1926. Section 2 discusses developing a parent education philosophy; activities suitable for parent education programs are suggested. Section 3 provides…

The module is one of a series of eight developed to provide inservice education training for administrators of career education programs. An examination of basic scientific planning approaches and procedures is presented to provide the administrator with a basic tool to implement career education. Various scientific management techniques and their…

This book assesses the nature, advantages, and limitations of the nondirective or community development approach to social betterment. Two advantages are claimed for this approach: people are more likely to act on what they have freely decided to do than on what others have tried to persuade them to do; through participation in the process of…

The future of any society depends on how well it prepares its young people to make the decisions and carry the responsibilities of mature citizenship. There is much evidence that society is not measuring up in helping all youth become useful, well-informed, self-reliant, socially responsible people. The Cooperative Extension Service's youth…

Discusses the needs of communities and the guide they provide for colleges and universities in developing relevant continuing education programs for their communities. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this guide is to help study circle leaders design a study circle course and develop the reading material for the discussions. Benefits for the participants and the sponsoring organization are discussed. Three issues in planning the study circle program are addressed: goals, participants, and time frame. Key characteristics of…

The 1972 Indian Education Act is the first piece of legislation enacted into law that gives Indian people on reservations, in rural settings, and in the cities control over their own education. A brief history of the Act, the past and present struggle for appropriations, lawsuits for Indian education, the struggle for implementation, and the…

"Games" is a decision-making process for groups to use in analyzing the educational needs of a school. During three group sessions, a moderator leads the participants through a series of activities in which they identify: 1) concerns about the educational program, 2) needs for program improvement, 3) resources that are being used in relation to…

This handbook is designed to assist persons assigned to lead staff development activities in school districts that are committed to implementing and expanding career education programs and activities. The handbook contains a collection of activities and resources that can be used in master trainer workshops with administrators, teachers,…

This book is an analytical history of the experimental study-discussion project, "Accent on Learning," developed by the Fund for Adult Education, a private program sponsored by the Ford Foundation from 1951 to 1961. The project prepared programs around a variety of subjects in the fields of political, international, economic, and social…

A group process approach to community involvement in community based mental health services is discussed. There are numerous difficulties involved in attempting to establish meaningful and effective community participation including program complexities, and interpersonal and staff complexities. It is suggested that to effectively approach…

The guide is designed to help states and localities create or strengthen their own youth councils. It is a synthesis of theory and practice that provides a general framework for thinking about youth councils, explaining the principles for youth action and the importance of youth engagement. It also incorporates advice and lessons from people in…

This handbook is designed to aid teacher advisors in organizing and operating a chapter of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) in Kentucky high schools. The handbook consists of 15 chapters covering the following topics: background and purpose of HOSA; organizational structure; organizing a chapter; membership and leadership;…

The Data-based Course Assessment Method (DCAM) assists curriculum managers in making appropriate program-related decisions. To set the context for DCAM in the Cleveland (Ohio) Public Schools, a study was made of Cleveland's employer/business community attitudes. Five characteristics of Cleveland in the context of the 21st century were examined:…

This booklet presents practical ideas and suggestions intended to help adults develop and support alcohol abuse prevention projects for youths. The first of five major sections considers the following topics: realistic goals for a prevention program; effective prevention approaches; key factors in achieving a working relationship with teenagers;…