The coordination of human resources is a fundamental part of the community education process. It may also be the community educator's most effective marketing strategy. Four models for human resource programs are informational, participatory, advisory, and educational. (JOW)

The secret of marketing community education effectively at various government levels is unification, both of people and purpose. Although lobbying for community education may constitute a lengthy political process, the benefits derived may far exceed the labor expended. (Author)

Project EXCEL improves Hispanic opportunities and achievement through six community-based models: Academia del Pueblo, Project Success; Project Second Chance, Parents as Partners, Family Reading Program, and Teacher Support Network. (SK)

Explains the necessity of re-naming old concepts, such as lifelong education or adult education, to keep the educational and civic community interested. Points up how community education -- an old concept with a new name, will be incorporated smoothly into already existing programs. (EA)

A Congresswoman demonstrates her enthusiasm for community education and delineates her views on the role of the Federal Government for legislative support. (Author/DN)

Debates the question of a structured vs an unstructured community education program. Concludes that educators should adjust their sights and move away from a consuming concern with the modus operandi toward a greater concern with the modus vivendi of the people served. (Author/DN)

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)

A three-round Delphi process involving more than 40 service learning practitioners developed these service learning standards for teachers. Standards are listed for each service learning component: preparing, implementing, reflecting, celebrating, and evaluating. (SK)

Describes the Working Conference process, an approach for involving a diverse group of people to discuss and then create action plans around critical school/community issues. Before the conference, participants are asked to prepare themselves and, during the conference, to use their knowledge, experience, and perspectives to collaborate on issues…

Discusses curriculum planning and development as they relate specifically to community education programs, emphasizing the importance of a process orientation to the task of curriculum development. (JG)

Guidelines for creating a sound community education program. (RA)

An in-depth examination of nine research studies indicates that 1977 opinions about competencies needed for operating effectively as a community education administrator were not significantly different from those in 1959. A research study is proposed. (Author/MLF)

The Presidents' Summit for America's Future set goals that can be addressed by service learning. Community educators can participate by organizing grassroots efforts, linking community groups with student volunteers, getting involved with AmeriCorps, becoming community coaches, and participating in America Reads. (SK)

Participatory research embodies an ideal of community education: all persons affected by issues and decisions should be involved in defining the issues, deciding what information is needed, and participating in making the decisions. (SK)

Because community education is both collectivist and democratic, it would allow Russians to continue collectivist traditions, give them a format for addressing specific social problems, and clear up misconceptions about democracy. (SK)