Compiled in this paper are samples of communication techniques that may be used to publicize and/or improve a school district's Title I dissemination activities. Suggestions are made for various publications a school might consider. These include newsletters, sample news releases, a news release form, progress reports, a school newspaper, a…

The purpose of this practicum was to assess the needs of the public concerning the need for information about federal programs and to develop a brochure that would supply this needed information. The needs assessment was conducted in three Florida school districts. The needs identified in the assessment were used to develop a brochure. A survey…

Intended as a simple, economical method of needs assessment, this needs-assessment model presents four primary tasks: goal definition, program assessment, needs identification, and decision-making. Each step is explained in detail with sample instruments, sample preplans, education goals, and a questionnaire. The needs-assessment concept is…

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation of 2001 has brought great public and professional pressure upon U.S. public schools. Perhaps trying to explain its requirements and possible consequences is the most daunting task for school leaders. This article provides an overview of its legal context followed by thoughts about effective public…