This review addresses issues related to parental involvement in their children's education, and what can be done to increase parent participation in education. Findings from the review of research on parental and familial involvement point to the recurring theme that parental involvement is a necessity in education. Research has shown that schools…

This manual was developed to help community members conduct a dialogue on race. When people explore perspectives and ideas, they discover how much they share and learn to appreciate their differences. The nature of the dialogue process can motivate people to work toward change. Sections of the manual explore: (1) "Characteristics of Community…

Service learning has been defined as the integration of service with academic growth. It is a method through which young people learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service experiences. Service learning programs are individualized and unique, and to duplicate one program or to expect the same effects from one…

This book offers guidance for the development of learning communities at the college level. The book analyzes examples of learning communities at a wide variety of institutions, including research universities, commuter campuses, residential campuses, and four- and two-year institutions. Chapter 1 offers definitions and characteristics of learning…

This paper provides an approach to building research-based knowledge in teacher education through program evaluation. This approach allows results of program evaluations to be compared and contrasted and theoretical constructs developed into practical models for use in improving teacher preparation. The paper examines Yarger and Smith's 1990…

Informal mentoring has always served as a means of fostering development and growth of the younger members of our society. Mentoring programs take on many forms. Some target youth development, while others foster development within professions, such as the mentoring of new teachers. Prior research on influential factors in mentoring outcomes…

Career counseling in middle and high schools should be tailored to the unique characteristics of adolescents during those tumultuous years when they begin to learn more about themselves. Establishing a rapport and building a relationship are key first steps for school counselors working with adolescents and their career aspirations. Individuals…

This book describes how to use adult learning strategies in planning faculty development. Chapter 1 addresses concerns about success, demonstrating how to use an adult learning model to help faculty developers succeed. Chapter 2 presents the Adult Learning Model for Faculty Development, which has four stages grounded in adult learning and program…

Noting that research has shown that the more extensive the parent involvement, the higher the student achievement, this Digest discusses standards for parent/family involvement and describes online resources that can help parents and educators attain those standards. It discusses existing national standards for family involvement programs and…

This document reports on the e-mail-based question and answer services (digital reference) that the Department of Education offers to customers. The report is presented in five sections. Section 1, "Introduction," outlines the research goals which were to: analyze current processes, procedures and problems; suggest solutions for…

Over the period of 40 years public sentiment in this country in favor of provisions for the comfort and security of aged groups has had a steady growth. The sentiment in favor of provisions for the retirement of public-school teachers is now so general that it is often felt unnecessary to include any consideration of the social and economic…

The American Society for Training and Development Task Force developed four basic criteria to be met in order for training to qualify as a profession. A three-phase program for professional development in training will cover use of a manual and its objectives, a degree program, and a certification program. (DS)

This paper proposes a proven, viable program aimed at alleviating the intransigent attitudes toward curriculum change and the subcultural conflict of teacher and student interrelationships and, as well, provides an experience in humanized education. (Author/RK)

The duties of this new branch of paraprofessional workers include legal research of various types, interviews with clients, working out budget needs and resources, routine preparation and processing of legal documents, and reviewing of legal publications to prepare suggested reading lists for the lawyers. (AG)

A joint project of several Oregon educational facilities to develop outlines for five alternative exploratory industrial career development programs grades 7 through 10, is described, according to the objectives of each of its three years. (AG)