The article describes in the first person how obstacles were overcome to accomplish the development of a leadership training program for low income people (mostly minority groups) in a city of 40,000. Course content, time and location of course, and training methods were important factors in the course design. The support of minority-group leaders…

Parent Visitation Night'' is a new approach to the Open House that overcomes the resistance of parental visitation and guarantees successful and meaningful community involvement in the schools. (Author)

Instead of beginning with a general content area, the college staff worked to initiate its program planning by identifying a social problem and locating the various groups who had a stake in solving the problem. (Author)

Article discusses ways to organize a community for the active participation of residents directly affected by an urban renewal project. (GB)

A student who is also an administrative assistant offers his analysis of the ideals that are agitating students. (Author)

Considered are the virtues of film making as a community project to foster communication. Examples of successful projects of this nature are discussed. (LS)

The president of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters discusses the purpose of educational communications and the directions these should take in the future. (AA)

Formation of, and cooperation between, college and community organizations to achieve the most favorable impact of an urban college upon the surrounding populace are two of the highlights of this article. (CK)

Presented are suggestions to help acquire increased community support for music education in general, and MIOSW (Music in Our Schools Week) in particular. MENC (Music Educators National Conference) has selected March 9-15, 1981 for MIOSW. (KC)