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Smetackova, Irena; Viktorova, Ida; Lauermann, Marek; Jones, Chris – Peabody Journal of Education, 2020
In this article, we present the results of an international comparative study on the concept of Community School across nine eastern European and Eurasian countries. The study sample consists of two schools considered to be Community Schools from each country (N = 451 teachers); a teacher survey was conducted and the implementation of the…
Descriptors: Community Schools, Comparative Education, Teacher Attitudes, Program Implementation
John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities, 2015
This brief is part of a series that shares findings from a research collaboration between the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University and Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) focused on understanding implementation of the community school model in the district. This brief highlights findings related to…
Descriptors: Community Schools, School Districts, Integrated Services, Models
Fehrer, Kendra; Leos-Urbel, Jacob – John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities, 2015
In 2010, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) launched an initiative to transform all district schools into full service community schools. The community school design provides integrated supports to students and fosters a school climate conducive to academic, social, and emotional learning. Interventions span in-school and out-of-school time,…
Descriptors: Community Schools, School Districts, Educational Change, Educational Policy
Kashima, Yuri; Schleich, Bridget; Spradlin, Terry – Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, Indiana University, 2009
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a school-wide, integrative approach to instruction and intervention that provides a continuum of services to all students, both within general and special education. Further, RTI focuses on the frequent monitoring of student progress using formative and summative assessments, and providing students with…
Descriptors: Evidence, Parent Participation, Misconceptions, Response to Intervention
Marx, Eva – Principal, 1999
A coordinated school health program has numerous mutually reinforcing components: a healthy environment; comprehensive health education; physical education; health services; counseling, psychological, and social services; nutrition services; staff health promotion; and family and community involvement. Program implementation steps are outlined. A…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Involvement, Counseling, Elementary Education
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Wilkinson, J. Eric; And Others – Early Child Development and Care, 1995
Describes a longitudinal and ecological methodology for evaluating innovation in preschool education which features the involvement of those responsible for the innovation being evaluated. Reviews the use of this methodology in an evaluation of community nursery schools in the Strathclyde region of Scotland. (MDM)
Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Integrated Services
Zetlin, Andrea G. – 1998
A popular model for strengthening family/school/community connections is through the school-based integrated service models described in this compendium. These programs, referred to as extended schools programs, must include family growth and development as a primary aim. A great deal can be learned from early efforts to implement such programs,…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Cultural Awareness, Educational Planning, Educational Policy
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education, 2007
The Additional Support for Learning Act is a key piece of legislation in Scotland's efforts to achieve a more inclusive society and to give all young people access to the learning opportunities they need in order to meet their potential. The Act also has a key role to play in the day-to-day preventative action that schools can take to be inclusive…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Legislation, Inclusion, Special Needs Students
Slavin, Robert E.; And Others – 1996
"Success for All" and "Roots and Wings" are comprehensive restructuring programs for elementary schools designed to make the idea that "all children can learn" into a practical, daily organizing principle for schools, especially those serving many children placed at risk. This book describes the programs in detail,…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education, 2007
The Additional Support for Learning Act is a key piece of legislation in Scotland's efforts to achieve a more inclusive society and to give all young people the access to the learning opportunities they need in order to meet their potential. The Act also has a key role to play in the day-to-day preventative action that schools can take to be…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Legislation, Program Implementation, Inclusion
Iscoe, Louise K. – 1996
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health created the School of the Future (SoF) project to enable selected Texas schools to coordinate and implement school-based social and health services on their campuses and to demonstrate the effectiveness of this method of service delivery by evaluating the project. The SoF operated in four sites, each with a…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Community Involvement, Delivery Systems, Elementary Education
Hecht, Elizabeth; Tuchman, Linda; Green, Meredith; Robbins, Sue; Rosin, Peggy; Schneider, Melanie; Duschak, Heidi – 1999
This final report describes the activities and outcomes of a service coordination outreach project designed to assist states in meeting their urgent needs for qualified and appropriately trained personnel to carry out their new roles as service coordinators in the provision and coordination of early intervention services as stipulated in federal…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Federal Legislation
Swaminathan, Mina, Ed. – 1995
The Suraksha monograph series contains eight volumes which discuss innovative early childhood care and education programs in India, especially those which address the intersecting needs of women, young children, and girls. Each report in this series presents a case study of one program, highlighting its achievements, philosophy and goals,…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Programs, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Linn-Benton Education Services District, Albany, OR. – 1995
This report describes achievements of a Linn County (Oregon) project to design, implement, and evaluate a county-wide comprehensive interagency model for achieving improved outcomes for children with or at risk of developing emotional/behavioral disabilities. The project stressed systems change, driven by full parent participation and interagency…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Behavior Disorders, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy
Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (DHHS), Washington, DC. Head Start Bureau. – 1985
This training manual is designed for use by local Head Start programs in training current and new entry-level staff to deliver comprehensive social services to Head Start families. The introductory section of the manual provides an overview of Head Start, describes its social service component, and explains the organization of the manual. The…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Community Services, Community Support, Curriculum Guides