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Little, Paul – 1986
This report describes the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Library System's process of planning for a long-term literacy program for the metropolitan Oklahoma City/County area. The collection of data on community needs through interviews with local organizations and individuals and an extensive search of print and/or computerized information sources is…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Community Programs, Library Planning
Peer reviewedMatczynski, Thomas J.; Rogus, Joseph – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
By using the deductive or the inductive approach to needs assessment, or a combination of both approaches, school administrators can allocate physical or human resources in accordance with community priorities. (DCS)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Community Support, Deduction
Peer reviewedMiller, G. Larry – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
An ambitious school and community drug education program won community support after the appearance of a controversial school newspaper article featuring an anonymous interview with a drug pusher drew national attention to the problem of drug abuse in the community and schools. (DCS)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Cooperation, Community Involvement, Community Support
Peer reviewedThiemann, Francis C.; Ruscoe, Gordon C. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
By focusing on the entire community as stakeholders in the public schools, the school board, the superintendent, and principals are forced to identify and cultivate the diverse groups in the community. Eight essential steps to developing an effective stakeholder management strategy are listed. (Author/DCS)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Community Support, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textWelch, Nancy; Fisher, Paul – 1995
This document profiles 11 examples of arts and education institutions across the country that are working to solve community problems. Programs, which reflect a number of purposes, are organized by category. Large Urban Profiles, include: (1) "Bridgemaking" in Chicago: Chicago Arts Partnership in Education; (2) Learning by Working: Young Artists…
Descriptors: Art Education, Audience Participation, Community Attitudes, Community Development
Peer reviewedDror, Yuval – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Asserts that the field of moral and values education lacks a comprehensive theory. Focuses on two neglected, but essential, dimensions: (1) community, or widening circles of belonging and group identification; and (2) activity, including formal and informal education in the school as well as youth organizations and nonschool activities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Influence, Community Involvement, Curriculum Design
Long, Claudia – Principal, 1985
A survey of 100 principals known for their successful programs for obtaining community support brought many effective techniques to light. These methods fall into four categories: written and oral communications, community involvement in decision making, use of school volunteers, and encouragement of parent-faculty organizations. (PGD)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Community Support
