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Download full textJohnson, Richard T.; Thomas, Wayne P. – 1979
The experiences of state and local education agencies in implementing the RMC evaluation models in their evaluations of Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I programs are discussed with emphasis on the problems encountered, suggestions for resolving these problems, and encouraging results which have been reported. Four activities are…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Compensatory Education, Data Processing, Educational Testing
Mertz, Ronald E.; Dawson, Monte E. – 1981
This report discusses Title I programs currently operating in the St. Louis, Missouri, public schools and analyzes various budgeting options that would permit administrators to maintain educational quality in the face of reduced funding. Detailed descriptions, including data on pupil achievement, cost effectiveness, and implementation problems,…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Compensatory Education, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making
PDF pending restorationReisner, Elizabeth R. – 1980
The purpose of this report is to review the actions of the United States Office of Education (OE) in the administration and operation of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the 1978 Education Amendments. The report describes the changes Congress mandated OE to implement and examines OE's response to these specific…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Thornton, Philip
A statistical view was compiled of the impact of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title I programs on student achievement in 45 of the 55 West Virginia county school districts between 1977-78. The RMC Model A-1 design was used by each district. Nationally normed achievement tests were administered for pretesting and posttesting of the…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Compensatory Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Hamilton, Bette Everett; Bush, Barbara A. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1983
Explains differences between Title I and Chapter I in four primary areas: targeting of funds; fiscal requirements; program design, implementation, and evaluation; and accountability. Argues that the changes significantly diminish the federal role in compensatory education, allow for abuse in implementation of the program, and may cause serious…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Government
Noggle, Nelson L. – 1985
The changing nature of technical assistance activities and evaluation for compensatory education programs was discussed. The emphasis is on the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act (ECIA) Chapter 1 Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) and their clients. Improvement of school practices demands that the technical assistance process be developed…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Compensatory Education, Education Service Centers, Educational Change
Southern Governors' Association, Atlanta, GA. – 1982
This report examines the effectiveness of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in meeting the special needs of underachieving students and describes the probable consequences of proposed cuts in Title I aid in seventeen southern States and Puerto Rico. A general description of Title I and the Federal role in educating the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compensatory Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKaestle, Carl F.; Smith, Marshall S. – Harvard Educational Review, 1982
Discusses seven stereotypical views concerning the history of federal involvement in elementary and secondary education. Examines federal intervention after World War II; origination of federal programs; the National Defense Education Act; basic skills education; federal aid to precollegiate education; federal pressure for desegregation; and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Desegregation Effects, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education
Jung, Richard K.; Buhl, Barbara Ann – 1981
Information on characteristics and outcomes of proorams existing under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is summarized in this factbook. The information is organized to answer questions concerning: (1) program effectiveness; (2) services provided by Title I funds; and (3) participants in Title I projects. The factbook concludes…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Compensatory Education, Disadvantaged Youth
Peer reviewedJaeger, Richard M. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1979
A liberal interpretation of Section 151 of Public Law 93-380, to implement effective local evaluation of Title I programs, is supported. Weaknesses are cited: (1) nationwide impact data, (2) unsound aggregation of Title I achievement gains, and (3) lack of consideration of alternative evaluation methods. (MH)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Compensatory Education, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
Vanecko, James J.; And Others – 1976
This report presents the analytic plan for a study of demonstration Title I projects. The study is to be one of distributional equity: what kinds of instructional services are received by what kinds of students. It is mandated by the United States Congress and will provide the basic analysis for possible modifications in the Elementary and…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Compensatory Education, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Research
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 1981
This report presents a review conducted by a multinational panel on educational policy in the United States. The report concentrates on compensatory programs in elementary and secondary education, with an emphasis on Title I programs. Topics covered include: (1) recent trends in American education; (2) the philosophy, operational design, and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Community Involvement, Compensatory Education, Competency Based Education
Austin Independent School District, TX. Office of Research and Evaluation. – 1978
Summaries are presented of all research and evaluation work conducted by the Austin Independent School District during the 1977-78 school year. Summaries are divided into the following areas: 1978 at a glance; district priorities; basic skills achievement; systemwide achievement profiles; low socioeconomic status (SES) achievement; professional…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, Annual Reports, Basic Skills
Bennett, David A. – 1980
This paper analyzes the progress of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, school system toward meeting school desegregation requirements. It begins with a descriptive history and then explores issues and complications in the process of desegregating the local schools. These include: (1) federal funding; (2) racial balancing; and (3) policy formation. Various…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Court Role, Desegregation Plans, Elementary Secondary Education
Amlung, Susan, Ed. – 1981
This report examines the Federal and State financing of New York City's special education programs in the public schools and documents the inadequacies of current funding. The report seeks to determine the extent of the Federal government's involvement in financing special education. In addition, New York State's allocation of funds for special…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid
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