Although school counselors may be leading the school counseling programs and initiatives in their schools, this article argues that by working in tandem with administrators, school counselors can build the effective team needed to guide students on the journey to adulthood. (GCP)

A survey of occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) program directors (n=123) to identify the prevalence of shared learning found that two-thirds shared some coursework; most OT and PT students do not have opportunities to practice interdisciplinary teamwork; and some perceived benefits of shared learning also posed barriers. (Contains…

Describes the Alaska Sister Schools Network, formed in 1985 to create opportunities for Alaskan students to experience more directly the cultural and economic perspectives of their Pacific Rim neighbors. Network organizers go beyond the "pen-pal" approach to encourage three partnership levels: initial acquaintance, curriculum…

Describes major elements of an extension system for education based on those essential for one in agriculture, as exemplified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. Like the agricultural system, an educational extension service would be driven by customer needs, employ county agents to facilitate client/service…

The education of linguistically diverse students can be improved by collaboration between teachers of English as a Second Language and content-area teachers in curriculum and instruction, creation and implementation of resources, and training and consultation. (SK)

Audiographics enable rural teachers to participate in staff development. Distance education techniques help rural districts meet four challenges: (1) bringing in outside experts; (2) promoting ownership of training; (3) improving teacher performance; and (4) increasing staff collaboration. (SK)

Collaboration among providers of learning opportunities is exemplified by the Community College of Exeter (England), a collection of institutions and organizations delivering adult and community education through the forum of the Community Education Council. (SK)

"Research-transfer" and "adult education" program models are barriers to closer working relationships among extension and other agencies; an interdependence model that combines the perspectives of extension held by the other two models should improve cooperation and collaboration and build support for extension. (Author/JOW)

The Panasonic Partnership Program's framework for school success includes (1) vision of equity and learning for all; (2) centrality of school; (3) clear role delineation; (4) integrated assessment practices; (5) results-based accountability; (6) well-managed data; (7) effective communication; (8) involvement of teacher unions; and (9) community…

Presents a rationale for using a comprehensive guidance and counseling model for expanding collaborative partnerships among school professionals. Encourages school counselors to review their comprehensive models and look for ways where they can forge a partnership with school psychologists in order to increase their effectiveness. (Contains 32…

The development of a core curriculum for secondary horticulture that New Hampshire teachers would actually use required grass-roots teacher input, independent and team writing, and feedback from employers and postsecondary instructors who would ultimately be affected by the new curriculum. (SK)

Describes how a nursing school developed innovative relationships with government and community agencies to integrate environmental health in the curriculum. Provides suggestions for curriculum development and student and faculty involvement; lists resources. (SK)

Local learning partnerships are formed by collaboration among organizations involved in adult and community education and vocational education and training with citizen participation in the creation of learning environments. (SK)

The Universal Forum of Cultures, to take place in Barcelona in 2004, is spearheading the creation of international networks of learning communities; each will take action on 1 of 10 themes related to cultural diversity, sustainable development, or conditions for peace. The work of the thematic network on communications media and new technologies,…

Using Boyer's model of scholarship (teaching and learning, practice and engagement, integration, discovery), nursing faculty used a professional commitment to conduct a research project as an opportunity to teach graduate students and contribute to the nursing knowledge base. Their recommendations are to think scholarship, share the workload,…