In June 2002 the National Leadership Council (NLC) applied the knowledge and understanding gained from its yearlong seminar series on education to create a vision, guiding principles, and program goals to renew the National Park Service's commitment to its education mission. These, along with priority national action items, are presented in this…

The participant's manual contains training materials for a 3-day national conference on strengthening board leadership in agencies concerned with independent living for people with disabilities. Preliminary materials include the conference agenda, background information about the trainers, and organizational information on Independent Living…

Head Start has a long history of providing comprehensive child and family development services to low-income children and families. Noting that this history can serve as a model as early childhood and care programs work toward greater collaboration with other programs and agencies to improve child well-being and help move families toward…

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that each state participating in the federal early intervention program establish a state interagency coordinating council (ICC) to assist and advise the state lead agencies in achieving a coordinated service delivery system. When IDEA was reauthorized in 1991, by the passage of P.L.…

Using techniques that combine community health services with a learning situation, Boston area medical students interviewed people within a community to determine whether existing medical facilities meet or fail to meet their health needs. (LP)

The Directory on Supportive and Rehabilitation Programs and Services for the Deaf usually gives names of contacts in listings for federal, state, and independent programs; social/recreational programs and agencies; and supportive organizations and agencies. (MC)

U.S. Senator David Durenberger urges a new effort to shift power and control from the Federal government to local government. Michael Timpane discusses three removable barriers blocking cooperation between business and the schools. Barbara Wyatt describes the activities of the Young Volunteers in ACTION program, which she heads. (PGD)

Argues that community colleges and community mental health agencies have complementary roles to play in providing individuals with positive educational experiences that can be positive outlets for growth. Cites examples of courses to foster preventive mental health. (AYC)

Describes a research project designed to help empower the largely female child welfare staff and clients in a British Columbia child welfare agency by giving them more authority to shape agency practice according to their joint plans. (MDM)

The role of national research councils as buffers between the state and the scientific community is discussed from three perspectives--research councils as part of a stratified, dispersed decision-making structure; a para-governmental organization; and promoting transnationalization of scientific and educational exchange. Pressures and threats on…

Students in teacher-education programs can benefit from the experience of working in a multiagency, urban school collaboration site. A case study of one site is presented in which students learn about the diversity of urban schools while completing a service-learning project connected to an educational-psychology class. (Author/MMU)

This special newsletter edition presents highlights of the National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, held in September 1997. The full text of the presidential proclamation proclaiming the week is presented. The proclamation is followed by photos of activity highlights held during the week by the Department of Education, the…

The author's concerns about California's proposed external assessment system center around: a) the dual role of the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing; b) lack of involvement of teacher educators in the process; and c) the amount of time and effort involved. (HMD)

Since most sociology majors do not enter graduate school, how might their training be made more vital? Relevant data, by way of a mailed questionnaire, were acquired from agencies in two metropolitan counties. The findings indicated that different agency structures and types tended to influence training recommendations. (Author)

This document presents witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Senate hearing called to consider the reauthorization of ACTION programs. Opening remarks by Senators Orrin G. Hatch and Paula Hawkins discuss ACTION, a federal agency whose purpose is to advocate, promote, and support the voluntary efforts of citizens in solving the…