Three seminars examined strategies and tactics for community mobilization in Latin America. The sessions--which were held in Bogota, Columbia; Quito, Ecuador; and Recife, Brazil--involved a total of 75 participants from 27 organizations. Addressed during the seminars were development, leadership, mobilization, and learning in the context of…

This guide was developed to promote responsible hazardous waste management by Ohio citizens, citizens who are interested in upgrading operations of existing waste facilities, oppose the development of any new landfills, and those who promote the establishment of modern, efficient facilities. Information is presented in six chapters. The hazardous…

For individuals or groups interested in developing a comprehensive community plan to address the problems of teenage pregnancy and parenthood, this paper provides a process built around a community diagnostic conference, for mobilizing local decision makers. The process is divided into these six phases, which are discussed separately: (1)…

Based on a program which was developed in Maine, this guide provides specific suggestions for establishing a new "tradition" of substance-free celebration at graduation and prom parties for high school students. An introduction discusses the dangers of drinking at high school parties, the benefits of alcohol and drug-free parties, and…

A marketing study was conducted in the Sauk Valley College (SVC) Illinois district. This public comprehensive community college conducted a survey to determine public perceptions of the scope and quality of its programs; extent of public involvement with SVC; prospective market for SVC; and primary information sources used by the public concerning…

Describes a program designed to involve school and community persons in an action-oriented problem-solving process related to increased drug use in the schools. Results from three evaluative methods revealed that participants experienced personal learning, increased understanding and sensitivity to others. (Author)

Through this feature the Journal seeks to provide brief accounts of significant current innovation and research in Australia. (Editor)

In Shipston-on-Stour, England, an isolated rural area, an experiment in community education was developed whereby community projects were based outside the school building, organized in partnership with local inhabitants, and adapted according to local requirements. (Author/EA)

A community television project in La Rouge, Saskatchewan is used as a "mirror" instead of a tool -- not to tell people what to think or what should happen -- but what is. (AH)

Author discusses the results of recent research on the phenomena of community power structure. (GB)

Written to help local school systems more fully utilize community expertise in their career education programs, this guide discusses the following topics in a question/answer format: What is community involvement? What challenges must be overcome to gain effective community involvement? and How are community involvement activities developed and…

Written as a guide to aid rural Appalachian high schools in the establishment of a work experience program, this booklet describes the development of a work experience program in six steps and then presents an example of a work experience program developed in Eastern Kentucky by this procedure. The guide also discusses the do's and don'ts of…

Author visited China in April, 1972 and reported here on his impressions. (Editor/RK)

Those who direct educational systems and institutions are losing public credibility. To reverse this trend educational planners must involve the public in educational decision-making. They can do this through the design and development of cooperative procedures for planning changes in education. (Author)