The guide to local resources was compiled by the Tri-County Industry-Education-Labor Council for teachers and guidance counselors seeking specific career education information. The resources are classified according to the 15 occupational clusters, as identified by the U.S. Office of Education, plus economic education for integration with…

Older cities in the United States have long been trying to "bring back" the middle class in order to increase tax base. The poor quality of schools and the presence of public housing often were cited as deterrents for attracting higher income families. When the 2000 Census data revealed improvements in many cities, some elected officials…

The Illinois Community College Board provided more than $3.3 million to community colleges during fiscal year 2009 to support local workforce and economic development services through their Business and Industry Centers. The workforce development activities conducted under this grant include customized job training on campus or on-site at a…

The Chicago Public Schools, along with the city of Chicago itself, serve as an exemplary case of neoliberal reorganization, as corporate and governmental "leaders" remake Chicago into a global city meeting the needs of capitalism. As such, Chicago provides us with an example of "actually existing neoliberalism," in which…

A sudden increase in Hispanic migrant students in a small, rural Illinois school district necessitated pedagogical, curricular, and philosophical changes, particularly with regard to bilingual education. This experience highlighted the importance of bilingual faculty, policies and programs based on sound theory and research, faculty training in…

Because of the comprehensive curricula, open-door policy, and community orientation of junior colleges, their libraries have special problems in developing music and fine arts collections. (PF)

This manual describes the process by which a college becomes recognized by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), sets forth bases upon which recognition decisions are made, describes the effects of such decisions, and explains how they may be appealed. First, the concept of recognition is defined, indicating that a college is…

A look at Moraine Valley Community College's data bank for systematically gathering, reporting and updating community socioeconomic data for occupational program planning and counseling. (Author)

INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED TO FIND WHY NEGROES WHO HAD BEEN PROBOYCOTT IN OCTOBER CHANGED TO ANTIBOYCOTT STAND 4 MONTHS LATER. THOSE WHO CHANGED TENDED TO BE WELL-EDUCATED PEOPLE WHO HAD NOT MADE THEIR DECISION EASILY. THEY STRESSED THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION RATHER THAN RACIAL BALANCE IN THE SCHOOLS. THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN "INTEGRATED…

DEFINING THE ROLE OF A COUNSELOR IS A TASK WHICH IS COMPLICATED BY THE CHANGING WORLD, THE CHANGING SOCIAL STRUCTURE, AND THE INFLUENCES OF GOVERNMENT. THE ROLE IS FURTHER COMPLICATED BY THE FACT THAT COUNSELING HAS ORIGINATED FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES, BORROWING FROM THE JOB OF THE TEACHER, THE ADMINISTRATOR, THE SOCIAL WORKER, AND THE…

Information on participation, funding, and administration of forensics programs at state-supported community colleges in Illinois was sought through surveying all 37 state-supported community colleges. Responses were received from 20 (54%) of the schools surveyed. Results of the study indicated: (1) about one-third of the state-supported community…

Describes the cooperative relationship between the Rockford, Illinois, advisory council and the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) staff for Winnebago and Boone Counties and credits this cooperation and community input with CETA's success. (MF)

Working with local reporters is increasingly important in passing educational referendums. An analysis of the Rockford, Illinois, school system's press coverage relating to a failed and then a passed referendum shows an interesting pattern. The referendum defeat was preceded by a lack of fact-filled, substantive newspaper reports about the…

An educator, a businessman and a student speak out about DVTE's occupational education program evaluation system. (Editor)