The purpose of this study was to examine the role of parent involvement in relation to the influence on student achievement within a school community. In addition, this study worked towards gaining an understanding of the parent's role in the school community. Researching educational data may suggest that more parent involvement will have a…

Purpose/Objectives: Study objectives were to identify the functional areas, competencies, knowledge, and skills needed by effective school nutrition (SN) assistants in the current SN environment, and determine at what point the SN assistant should be able to know/perform the knowledge/skill statement, at time of hire or after training. Methods: In…

This guidebook was designed to assist mayors, local officials, community activists, community-based organizations, and other aging and housing advocates in developing a framework to measure elderly housing needs and to develop a systematic strategy for assisting the elderly in their city with choices in suitable and affordable living arrangements.…

Using a computer-assisted search of the literature, the author sought to identify and analyze documents concerning curriculum management systems for the purpose of developing a general description of a comprehensive curriculum management system model. The 12 documents identified in the search included definitional works and descriptions of…

A study was conducted to estimate the disabled population of Minnesota, provide information on the severity and nature of the disabilities, and identify the unmet needs of the disabled. Interview data was obtained on 6,730 Minnesotans. Approximately 14.5% of non-institutionalized Minnesotans were found to have functional disabilities, the majority…

The goal setting and needs assessment process described, by involving a cross-section of the community and the schools and by developing consensus on important goals, has helped focus planning and implementation for a performance-based curriculum. (Author/IRT)

Describes an Indiana high school's five-part model program to improve counseling services by (1) conducting a schoolwide needs assessment; (2) creating a counseling advisory committee; (3) determining goals and functions based on needs; (4) evaluating counseling services both daily and yearly; and (5) obtaining clerical help for counselors. The…

Surveyed independent living centers (ILCs) to collect demographic information about their programs and to analyze existing service and organizational needs. Results suggest a number of similarities and differences between ILCs funded under Title VII and other ILCs. Program demographics, current organizational needs, and current service needs are…

Describes a needs assessment approach to how counselors can help teachers and students and offers one way counselors can respond to the needs expressed by teachers. Survey results indicated teachers seemed more interested in information regarding academic and social behaviors than emotional or physical behaviors. Items of concern are discussed.…

The nominal group process, a structured small-group technique, is recommended as a useful strategy for needs assessment on the college campus. The process is outlined in some detail, with particular emphasis on questions concerning mental health and personal development needs assessment. Assets and liabilities of the technique are discussed.…

Surveys of teachers of mainstreamed hearing impaired students revealed that information on hearing loss in general, techniques for attaining comprehension, expectation levels for hearing impaired students, effective techniques in teaching and managing behavior, and the use and effectiveness of amplifactions were the primary areas of concern.…

Investigated needs assessment documents from a nationwide sample of agencies which plan for the elderly. Found five types of conclusions. The strengths and weaknesses of different methodological approaches in relation to each type of conclusion are discussed. Suggests improving needs assessment through the matching of conclusions and methods. (JAC)

Examines the pressures on a training department in a large organization to conform to things it wishes to change. Provides a case study of how a needs analysis for a new program was used to develop a relationship between line and development functions. (JOW)

Presents guidelines for conducting a school district needs assessment. The guidelines are based on the experiences of the Madison, Wisconsin, school district. (IRT)

Indicates that the most pervasive training challenge of the 1980s and 1990s is making sure that an organization becomes computer literate. Suggests that the ability to analyze needs effectively and prescribe training precisely will be crucial for success. (JOW)