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1977
This quarterly newsletter of the Western Gerontological Society focuses on minority aging. Topics included are: special needs, unequal suffering, Asian elderly, natural networks, aging across cultures, program barriers, policy implications, multicultural programming and employment, Native American customs in service delivery, and recreation…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), American Indians, Asian Americans, Community Action
1977
This issue of Generations spotlights the rural elderly. The articles first cover a basic overview of the rural aged. Next is a range of policy issues related to rural service delivery followed by articles on research projects of concern to policy makers and service delivery personnel. Several fund raising and service programs are described.…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Community Action, Federal Programs, Gerontology
GUIDANCE OBJECTIVES TO BE INCLUDED IN A COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM COMBATING PROVERTY ARE PRESENTED. THE OBJECTIVES INCLUDE EARLY ADJUSTMENT OF STUDENTS, EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF ABILITIES, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PLANS BASED ON ABILITIES AND SKILLS, PARENT UNDERSTANDING OF OPPORTUNITIES, ENCOURAGEMENT OF REALISTIC GOALS IN LINE…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Career Planning, Community Action, Community Programs
Download full textMARKUS, FRANK W. – 1967
FOUR ESSAYS REFLECT THE THINKING AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN SCHOOL STUDY GROUP CONFERENCE OF 1966 AND HERALD A GREATER DETERMINATION TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF SCHOOL STUDY COUNCILS. MAJOR THEMES DEAL WITH THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN THE INCREASING INTERDEPENDENCE OF SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS, METHODS FOR GAINING AND…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Action, Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs
PINNOCK, THEODORE J. – 1967
INFORMAL EDUCATION PRIMARILY INCLUDES EDUCATION FOR EVERYDAY EFFECTIVE LIVING AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY HAVE TO INCLUDE COURSES FOR CREDIT AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEVELS. MILLIONS OF POVERTY STRICKEN PEOPLE CAN BENEFIT FROM THE TYPE OF INFORMAL EDUCATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (OEO) IN SUCH PROGRAMS AS--(1) THE…
Descriptors: Community Action, Educational Opportunities, Educational Programs, Employment
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. – 1966
ONE SECTION OF THIS EVALUATION IS A DESCRIPTION OF TITLE I OPERATIONS AND SERVICES, METHODS OF INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, AND EVALUATION TECHNIQUES. THE MAJOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROBLEMS WERE IN (1) THE SUBMISSION OF INADEQUATELY PREPARED PROPOSALS BY LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES, (2) MISCONCEPTIONS ON THEIR PART ABOUT THE SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF TITLE I,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agency Cooperation, Annual Reports, Community Action
FRANKLIN, RICHARD, ED. – 1966
CASE HISTORIES OF SYSTEMATIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS INVOLVING EIGHT RURAL COMMUNITIES (INCLUDING ALL OF POPE COUNTY) AND EAST ST. LOUIS PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF GRASS ROOTS DECISION MAKING IN SOCIAL, CULTURAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, EDUATIONAL, AND CIVIC BETTERMENT, AND ILLUSTRATE BASIC APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citizen Participation, Community Action, Community Centers
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD. – 1965
A SUMMER PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COMPENSATORY AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES IS PRESENTED. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND STAFF ARE PLANNED TO--(1) OFFER ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED, EMPHASIZING LANGUAGE ARTS AND MATHEMATICS, (2) STIMULATE IMAGINATION AND DEVELOP LEARNING THROUGH DIRECT EXPERIENCE, (3) PROVIDE EXPERIENCES SIMILAR TO…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Coordination, Compensatory Education, Coordinators
Baltimore City Public Schools, MD. – 1963
"PROJECT HELP" REPRESENTS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OR 4- AND 5-YEAR-OLD CULTURALLY DEPRIVED CHILDREN. IT IS A RESEARCH PROJECT DESIGNED TO DISCOVER WAYS TO ACCELERATE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CHILDREN LIMITED IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT BY ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS BEYOND THEIR CONTROL, TO INCREASE PARENTAL UNDERSTANDING AND…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Communication Skills, Community Action, Creative Expression
1962
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TO GAIN BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CAUSES AND PROCESSES OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND TO TEST MEANS OF DEALING WITH THEM IS PROPOSED. THE PROGRAM WILL INTEGRATE BOTH RESEARCH AND ACTION PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS WHICH DESCRIBE--(1) THE PROJECT COMMUNITY (THE FREQUENCY OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY,…
Descriptors: Aspiration, Community Action, Community Resources, Curriculum Enrichment
Nieto, Sonia – 1977
It is proposed that the role of teachers in bilingual education curriculum development is essential. The assumption is that pre-packaged curricula, programs, and materials cannot be effective because student and community needs differ from one situation to the other. Therefore, those persons involved in each situation should be the ones to develop…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Change Strategies, Community Action, Cultural Awareness
Preston, James C.; Halton, Katherine B. – 1980
In an effort to understand the successful components of small community development projects in selected New York communities of less than 10,000 population, an analysis was made of the Sinclairville Project in Chautauqua County which rehabilitated an unused school building to function as a housing unit for senior citizens. Originally a group of…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Community Action, Community Development, Community Involvement
ENGEL, SOPHIE; KERNOHAN, FRANCES K. – 1967
ORIGINALLY CONCERNED WITH THE EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN A DEPRESSED NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM CHANGED ITS FOCUS IN 1961 TO STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO DEAL WITH ITS OWN PROBLEMS. DURING THE FIRST YEAR, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT WAS IMPEDED BY STAFF TURNOVER AND RESISTANCE TO THE…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Leaders, Community Recreation Programs
BLUM, ALBERT A.; SCHMIDT, CHARLES T., JR. – 1967
TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF INFERIOR EDUCATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT WHICH MAKES MANY NEGROES MEMBERS OF A DISADVANTAGED CLASS, GOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING FOR ADULTS. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS, NEGRO LEADERS, AND COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS HAVE USUALLY FAILED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO UPGRADE…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Black Leadership, Blacks
Taylor, Theodore J. – 1968
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of poverty in some rural areas of Texas, to determine and evaluate the attitudes of local leaders toward the anti-poverty effort, and to prescribe remedial action. The extent of poverty was based on the incidence of low income, then questionnaires were developed, tested, and used to obtain…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Bibliographies, Community Action, Community Leaders
