The advantages of citizen participation in the school's decision-making process fall under the headings of representative school governance, community support and interest, and improved school performance; the disadvantages fall under politics, loss of authority, and public opposition. (IRT)

Interviews with five community education directors and five elementary/middle school principals elicited three themes related to effective leadership: staff empowerment, shared vision, and ownership through consensus. "Followers" should be actively engaged catalysts who have a crucial role in organizational success. (SK)

Describes a training program for community education coordinators, elementary and secondary school principals, and members of the state education agency, to involve the public in education decision-making. (Author/MLF)