Examines the sustainability of technological innovation in community colleges. Reports on a Web-based survey that was followed up with site visits, which revealed that innovation was sustained by sharing power with collaborative partners, designing flexible programs, rewarding professional development, and using program data for marketing. Makes…

It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a community to teach a student about career opportunities. This article takes a look at how some schools across the country are bringing local businesses and universities into the career-planning fold. (GCP)

Reports on a collaborative effort between a student services division and a classroom instructor aimed at increasing student involvement in marketing a wellness program for college students. Claims program was successful in improving attendance at the wellness program and changing attitudes towards this type of programing. (Author/ABL)

Discusses the importance of assistive technology for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Describes the background and development of the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988. Suggests strategies for increasing the effectiveness of psychologists in the policy-making process. (JS)

Describes "satellite learning centers," public schools located at parent worksites in Dade County (Florida) and jointly operated by the school system and the employer. Advantages include parent participation, exposure to career possibilities, and free classroom space. (FMW)

Current private sector/public education relationships differ from earlier efforts by targeting all youths, emphasizing skills contributing to general employability, involving the business community as participants, and shifting focus toward competition in the international marketplace. Four process-oriented improvement strategies are discussed.…

Described are various cooperative ventures between both domestic and foreign academia and industry. The advantages of cooperative ventures are highlighted. Suggestions for practical approaches to get industry involved in these alliances are provided. (CW)

Flexibility, diversity, and efficiency can make small colleges "the educational entrepreneurs" of the nation. By using interdisciplinary programs, independent studies, adjunct professors, and some creativity, they can develop exciting and valuable programs that anticipate the needs of society. (MLW)

The authors describe a collaborative employee training program between WeMoCo Occupational and Technical Center and General Motors' Delco Products Division. The program features an enablement process that allows coordinators from education and industry to clear obstacles that block student learning in such programs. (CH)

To address early care and education challenges, this article outlines some concrete strategies illustrated by several programs, including ALERTA (a multicultural, bilingual approach), the Maryland Certification-Accreditation Project, the High/Scope training of Teacher-Trainers System, a Florida community collaboration project, and the Kennedy…

New York City's Dropout Prevention Program's success depended on more than the usual commitment of resources, shared ideals, and dedicated people. A flexible planning framework was needed to overcome collaborators' mutual mistrust, identify common ground, and gain the support of line staff and top leadership in schools and in community…

This article examines a collaboration involving the Brigham Young University-Public School Partnership and the Egyptian exhibit, "Ramses II: The Pharoah and His Time." The practices of this partnership are compared to prevailing theories regarding successful university-school collaboration. Characteristics and conditions considered…

Describes the involvement of 12 high schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a collaborative marketing program designed to increase public awareness of Catholic high school education, enlarge the pool of potential students, and increase enrollments at each school. Reviews the research, planning, and implementation phases of the project. (DMM)

Describes the commitment to total education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri, indicating that the Catholic school principal, director of religious education, youth minister, and liturgist are all part of a collaborative team working with the pastor to achieve parish goals. Describes strategies undertaken as part of the change in…

Presents an empirically developed model for coordinating the planning and implementation of combined health promotion activities for elementary schools. Validity of the model was assessed using results of semistructured interviews with two individuals who served as coordinators. The amended model, developed in light of the assessment, is…