An evaluation was implemented over a 3-year period to assess a statewide financial capability program for low-income, diverse clientele in Michigan. Pre- and post- program evaluation data was used to determine knowledge gain and intended behavior change. Follow-up evaluation data confirmed behavior changes across 10 financial practices. Using the…

This volume describes the second-year evaluation of the Michigan Day Care Provider Training Project. Following the first chapter's introductory summary of the project's objectives, development, and first-year evaluation, chapter 2 discusses evaluation methodology. Chapter 3 analyzes those dimensions of the training process that were new in the…

Describes the key features of a new and unconventional teacher preparation program intended to provide urban minority students with skills and incentive to be educators. Discusses how the success of the program will be evaluated. Describes the Urban Teacher Program in Michigan, a collaboration among two school districts and three colleges. (JS)