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

Suggestions for innovative programs in the Associated Schools include a desire for greater community oriented educational programs. (DE)

Excerpts of various articles are compiled here to provide an overview of attitudes towards new methods of educational supervision. Topics covered include administrator role, staff interaction, and school as community. (WI)

In 1972, the Nottinghamshire Education Committee surveyed all primary schools to identify those in areas of multiple social and educational disadvantage. A program, including increased funding, parent education, and in-service, was developed for these schools, to meet the Plowden Report's goal of "positive discrimination" for the…

The changing role of the academic institution in relation to its environment is reviewed in terms of student constituents, white collar employees, geographic neighborhood, and professionals. An "androgogical" rather than "pedagogical" approach to community knowledge development and transfer, and ways for university planners to make academe more…

Describes the history, programs, and facilities of Edison Community College, in the perspective of the community which it serves. Considers the future goals and factors which may affect them. (LS)

A communal learning experience involves grade school children, residents of a nursing home, and neighborhood volunteers. (MLF)

The article describes the current state of juvenile delinquency in Canada. (DLS)

A study was conducted of the relationship of local government reorganization to the operation of the public school systems in three urban areas. Community concern and involvement, racial integration, and the quality of public education in these areas are some of the related issues discussed in this article. (Author/GC)

People may perceive little opportunity for personal participation in international affairs due to their early socialization. Based on the assumption that people will participate if they can see international links in their activities in the local community, experiments with participatory learning in foreign policymaking were undertaken in…

Emphasizes the need for effective leadership and management to cope successfully with reduced resources. Outlines benefits produced by two-year colleges to be considered in policy making, including student growth and development, service to community needs, impact on the community; and impact on other educational institutions. (MB)

Examines effects on teachers of the recent Australian phenomenon of significant community involvement in the schools. Suggests future roles which teacher education institutions might play in producing professional people capable of profiting from increased lay participation. For journal availability, see SO 506 080. (Author/DB)

Technical capability, a resource needed by citizen groups, can usually be found. The uncertain political authority for decision-making given to citizen groups is a more serious problem. Local groups must learn where their project fits into the local political scheme. (EM)

The program described involves the city school district, the university, the local community, and the teachers association. (IRT)

Examines a series of hypotheses related to the "gap" between what a community desires of its schools and the school board's response to those desires. (Author/IRT)