Discusses the differences between the leader-centered style of educational leadership and facilitative leadership, and suggests that the facilitative approach is more effective in the long run, although more difficult to implement. (JG)

Stresses the importance of careful planning prior to the beginning of an evaluation effort and discusses a number of basic questions that a community educator should consider in planning any evaluation program. (JG)

Describes the National Seminar on Adult and Community Education, which was jointly sponsored by the Adult Education Association of the United States, the National Community Education Association, and the National Association for Public Continuing and Adult Education to discuss strategies for developing cooperative relationships and to seek ways…

An instructor recounts the benefits he experienced from teaching a course in imaginative writing to an adult class. (MLF)

Identifies some of the possible reasons for the lack of acceptance of basic community education principles into the regular school day instructional programs, and offers some suggestions on what might be done to facilitate incorporation of these principles. (Author/DN)

Describes a comprehensive plan whereby citizens can become involved actively in the affairs of their community through district advisory councils, citywide advisory committees for special areas of concern, and a citywide citizens assembly. (Author/DN)

The Ronald M. Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning is adult education facility that combines the latest computer and video technology with traditional adult literacy instruction. In addition to instructional services, the center includes day care facilities, family education programs, counseling services, and other agency offices. (JOW)

Eleven focus groups with teachers and administrators in rural Iowa revealed that educators perceive many parents as uninterested, unable, or unwilling to be involved in schools and having unrealistic expectations of the school's role. They believe the door is open for parental involvement and perceive a relationship between parent participation…

A folk arts curriculum in a Cicero (Illinois) high school addressed reading and language arts skills while promoting cross-cultural understanding. Techniques included sharing of cultural experiences, consultation with a folklorist in residence, and a folk arts festival. (SK)

Community agencies must first understand the cultures for which they are programing, critique their current endeavors for learning style and point of view, and plan for inclusion of the culture(s) of their constituencies. (SK)

The problems that poverty, recession, racism, and disinvestment create for communities must be attacked through grassroots community involvement. Cooperative community planning can result in a more positive socioeconomic cycle. (SK)

Describes a program that improves the instruction skills of area organizations and agencies and the quality of instruction the community receives through continuing and community education. (JOW)