Presented at the 66th Annual Convention of the National Catholic Educational Association, Detroit, Michigan, April 7-10, 1969.

Provides case studies or exemplary models of counselors who are able to draw on their professional skills to cope with the extra demands made on their time by administrators. Provides practical strategies for communicating to administrators the need for school counselors to counsel. (RC)

Nine locally initiated projects designed to improve the connections for problem solving between urban schools and the community were examined. Results showed that the desired school/community connections were difficult to achieve and seemed fragile and vulnerable. A new approach to school reform in urban schools is suggested. (AOS)

Some problems have been encountered in large school districts where decentralization has taken the form of community control. The idea of community schools, whereby the schools serve as key institutions in providing services and resources for all its residents, is discussed. (CJ)

Establishing a district's gifted education program involves (1) building support among other administrators, (2) involving teachers, (3) planning the program through a school-community committee, (4) developing a budget, (5) having principals coordinate the program, (6) maintaining parent support, and (7) not favoring the gifted program over other…

Examines factors that have led to diminishing ethnic studies programs in schools. Suggests that multicultural education programs should emphasize teacher inputs; be available to all students in all grade levels; utilize local resources and be adapted to local conditions; and provide adequate inservice teacher education. (Author/MJL)

Describes the Adams Township school district's efforts to save its school. (AH)

A series of articles discusses requirements for optimum growth of horticulture education programs. Includes beginning a program, simulating working conditions, the need for mechanical skills, starting a business, and other areas to be considered for a successful horticultural program. (JOW)

Reports on the services, programs, and community involvements of 12 central city libraries in relation to the poor, based on information supplied by them in November 1981. (LLS)

The author looks at the future of vocational school psychology and examines the determinants that will have variable influence on role and function in the years ahead. These determinants include: district demands and expectations, district's perception of its needs, community response to service, and desired functions of the school psychologist.…

Explores some of the trends that make parenting such a challenging task for Australian parents, and discusses a variety of ways in which parents, teachers and the community can become involved in the education of children and their families. (Author/CM)

Compared neighborhood perceptions and use and social network involvement in urban and suburban older people. Urban older people reported more frequent interactions with friends, greater dissatisfaction with friendships and greater organizational participation. Informal social relationships were related to elderly urbanites' morale but had…

PATHE program (Positive Action Through Holistic Education) seeks to identify and ameliorate problem behavior and potential failure in Charleston, South Carolina, schools. The affective and academic components are achieved by teams of counseling and curriculum specialists, with a strong emphasis on parent involvement and individual attention. (SK)

In developing a sex (or "family life") education curriculum, Gloucester Township (New Jersey) Public Schools established a philosophical base (drawing on community, parent, and student feelings); formed planning committees of administrators, parents, and teachers; reviewed existing district programs; designed the curriculum; and…

The architectural renovation project at Albuquerque Indian School not only reclaimed dilapidated buildings but involved students and community in planning their learning environment and taught students practical career skills, such as plumbing, landscape and interior design, and woodworking. This article is part of a theme issue on multicultural…