The Bellingham, Washington, Public Schools K-8 Chapter 1 Reading Program attempts to develop an enthusiastic and growing interest in reading, and to help each child work toward his or her potential through effective reading. The program is described in terms of the following: (1) district information; (2) program and project information; (3) goals…

The Idaho Falls School District No. 91 has developed a Chapter 1 program designed to excite children about learning, supplement basic skills, improve self-image and prove that measureable achievement is possible. It provides reading and mathematics services in target schools, and involves parents as much as possible. The instructional model used…

This report presents program evaluation findings on the 1984-85 Chapter 1 project in the Dade County (Florida) School District. The project sought to raise the reading, mathematics and language performance levels of low achieving students at schools with high concentrations of children from low income families. Achievement was assessed by score…

This report presents findings of a two-part evaluation study of the 1984-85 High School Intervention Center Program operational for 11 Detroit, Michigan, schools. Evaluation of program impact on students' attendance and scholarship and a process evaluation of program strengths and weaknesses were conducted by data comparison and by participant…