This presentation examines the future of community-based education and services. Key considerations in anticipated changes include technology, lifelong learning, the needs of older learners, and cultural diversity. Possible funding scenarios involve more local grants and philanthropic donations focused on areas like hybrid learning. The influences of diversity and laws protecting individuals are also discussed to increase effectiveness. The conclusion states that community-based education will be important as lifelong learning increases among baby boomers and millennials.

1. THE FUTURE OF
COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS &
EDUCATION
Sheila Chandler
AET/508
September 12, 2016
Susan Kater

2. Community-Based Education
Society should never view education as a "quick fix" or an unpretentious
panacea in producing fully-developed and well-rounded learners.
Traditional methods in teaching are no longer satisfactory. Educators, along
with parents, legislators, business leaders, and communities must
collaborate in order to instill high standards throughout the educational
spectrum.
This presentation examines the future of community-based services and
education. It focuses on:
 Key considerations in anticipated changes
 Possible funding scenarios
 The influences of diversity and the law

3. Key Considerations
Key considerations in anticipated changes
Technology
Lifelong Learning
The Older Learners
Community-based facilities
Cultural Diversity
New or Updated Legislation
Planning, collaboration, and team work is
essential for focusing on key consideration

4. Key Considerations: Technology & Lifelong Learning
Technology
 Digital learning
 Interactive whiteboards
 3-D Printers
 Algorithmic teaching
 Gamification
 Focus on cloud learning
Lifelong Learning
 Accessibility
 Affordability
 Employer participation
 Diversity
 Social learning
 Affordability
 Outreach/Volunteerism

5. Key Considerations: Technology & Lifelong Learning
Legislation
 Fortification of Stem
Education
 Investing in Innovation
 Transforming Communities
for Learning
 Re-invision of Careers in
Community-Education
Older Learners
 Disabilities
 Outreach
 Demographics
 Financing
 Transportation
 Training

6. Possible Funding Scenarios
Create more local and community block grants such as:
 Ready to Learn
 Accountability Block Grant
 Performance –Based Block Grants
Solicit funds from philanthropists
 Hybrid Learning
 Social Learning
 Distance innovations
 Robotics

7. Influences of Diversity
Factors that influence diversity
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Demographics of the community
Proper research and training
Enforcement of discrimination laws
Race and ethnicity
Age and gender
Physical or mental impairments
Socio-economic factors

8. Influences of the Law
There are many laws enacted to protect individuals and to increase the
effectiveness of educational environments. This includes the following laws
and guidance overseen by the United States Department of Education:
 Civil Rights Laws
 Higher Education Act
 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
 Regulations and Rulemaking
 Specialized guidance programs

9. Conclusion
The need for enhanced community-based education will increase as
the baby-boomers and
millennials continue on to
lifelong learning. The
future of community-based
services will be placed
on the forefront of
decision-making in
education.

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