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Siaca, Jennifer L. – Afterschool Matters, 2010
The need for afterschool programs is clear: Research and practice demonstrate that quality afterschool programs keep youth safe; support working families; and provide critical learning, personal development, arts, and recreational opportunities. New York State alone uses nearly $300 million in local, state, and federal funds for afterschool…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Program Effectiveness, Program Content, Program Evaluation

College Composition and Communication, 1982
Designed to evaluate high school or college writing programs and writing instruction, this instrument includes six different questionnaires that provide information about the foundations of the writing program; teachers' assumptions, goals, and plans; classroom activities as observed by colleagues; the quality of writing assignments; the quality…
Descriptors: Adult Education, High Schools, Postsecondary Education, Program Content

Merenbloom, Elliot Y. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Staff development is the key to middle school effectiveness, and this article lists characteristics of an effective staff development program, examples of activities and topics, and questions for program evaluation. (DCS)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Program Content, Program Effectiveness
Collins, John – 1982
This handbook describes a workshop designed to help administrative personnel improve school system writing programs. The handbook contains agendas for one-day and two-day workshops, and modules that provide (1) a case study of a writing program coordinator; (2) a discussion of the basic elements of a writing program, including program philosophy,…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Role, Administrators, Program Administration
Fideler, Elizabeth F., Ed.; Bazer, Gerald, Ed. – 1989
Second in an annual series, this volume presents brief descriptions of a number of outstanding community college instructional programs identified by the National Council of Instructional Administrators (NCIA). Each description includes the address and telephone number of the college in which the program operates, and the names of the college…
Descriptors: Awards, Community Colleges, Demonstration Programs, Instructional Innovation
Fideler, Elizabeth F., Ed.; Bazer, Gerald, Ed. – 1990
Third in an annual series, this volume presents brief descriptions of a number of outstanding community college instructional programs identified by the National Council of Instructional Administrators (NCIA). Each description includes the address and telephone number of the college in which the program operates, and the names of the college…
Descriptors: Awards, Community Colleges, Demonstration Programs, Instructional Innovation
Mayer, Victor J.; Fortner, Rosanne W. – 1987
In 1975, the Columbus Council of the Navy League of the United States provided a grant to The Ohio State University in support of a state survey to determine the level of understanding of marine information among the public school children of Ohio. In addition, it supported a summer workshop in the Humanities of the Seas conducted for teachers in…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Marine Education, Program Content, Program Descriptions
Ewert, Alan – Outdoor Communicator, 1985
Traces origin of outdoor education to Aristotle. Expresses concern over cutbacks and "back to basics" movements that are eliminating outdoor programs. Proposes outdoor educators examine program objectives, staff, student needs, focus, and techniques to improve physiological and psychological aspects and avoid instructor traps to become stronger,…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education

Edwards, Sara A.; Barnes, Susan – Educational Leadership, 1985
Describes Research In Teacher Education (RITE), a staff development model that uses school district staff to train teachers and that identifies effective teaching and staff development practices. Information is presented on the model's characteristics and implementation, research contributing to the model, a field test, and San Diego's adoption of…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Linking Agents, Program Content
Alter, Judith S.; And Others – 1982
The project staff for "Teaching Parents to Be Primary Sexuality Educators of Their Children" designed a curriculum for multisession courses, implemented the curriculum with diverse parent groups around the country, and evaluated the impact of the course. Other programs nationwide were also reviewed and guidelines were developed for designing,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Programs, Parent Child Relationship
Commission of the European Communities, Brussels (Belgium). – 1992
This guide offers practical assistance to all persons participating in exchanges under the "Exchange scheme for school teachers in the European Community," and it provides exchange participants with precise information on the scheme's objectives and implications. The publication is organized into four sections. Part 1 situates the scheme…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Mobility, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education
Berardi, Lucy Krabbe – 1982
Two individualized writing programs, useful for mainstreaming learning disabled students into the English classroom were field tested among 100 seventh and eighth grade students in four school districts. The document reports on the results of "Mission WRITE," the design of "Touchstone WRITE," and the strategies used in teaching…
Descriptors: Grade 7, Grade 8, Handwriting, Instructional Materials
New Jersey State Dept. of Education, Trenton. – 1984
This guide provides information about various types of alternative education programs that address the educational and behavioral needs of disruptive students. The programs suggested are aimed at students whose behavior is so disruptive that they must be removed from classes or from the school for varying lengths of time. These programs provide…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidance Programs

Phillips, John C.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1988
Describes the objectives, development, and implementation of a professional continuing education program for academic library personnel. The program is evaluated in terms of staff response to various activities, director support, cost considerations, and overall effectiveness. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Cost Effectiveness, Faculty Development
O'Hair, Michael T. – Engineering Education, 1984
Presents results of two studies, conducted 4 years apart, which reveal trends in 4-year engineering technology (ET) programs. Areas considered include administrative features and programs, funding, faculty, student characteristics and recruiting, retention, placement and follow-up. One trend reported is that ET may be drifting toward and perhaps…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Trends, Engineering, Engineering Education