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National Comprehensive Center, 2024
Intentionally designed afterschool and summer programs can benefit students' social-emotional skills, accelerate their learning, and even increase their school attendance during the school year. This infographic touches on the value of these programs, possible barriers that might limit access to students, and states with innovative models.
Descriptors: After School Programs, After School Education, Achievement Gains, Social Emotional Learning
Southeast Comprehensive Center, 2015
A state education agency (SEA) served by the Southeast Comprehensive Center (SECC) has requested information regarding state-developed (also referred to as state-determined) alternative models for schools receiving School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds. The state-determined school improvement model (one of three new models) offers an alternative to…
Descriptors: Grants, Educational Improvement, Federal Aid, Models
Scott, George A. – US Government Accountability Office, 2010
Higher education has become more accessible than ever before, although students from some demographic groups still face challenges in attending college. To help improve access to higher education for minority and low-income students, Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act, as amended, provide grants to strengthen and support institutions…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Access to Education, Disadvantaged, Low Income
Morgan, Valda B.; Karr-Kidwell, PJ – 1994
Supported employment opportunities can help to meet the transition needs of individuals enrolled in special education programs. A review of related literature discusses characteristics of supported employment program participants, the need for individual transition planning, the school's role and responsibility, vocational planning, benefits,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Education Work Relationship, Employment Programs, Federal Aid
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Dooley, Kim E.; Lindner, James R.; Telg, Ricky W.; Irani, Tracy; Moore, Lori; Lundy, Lisa – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2007
This study was designed to measure instructional design competencies as a result of participation in a 9-month Web-based training program called "Roadmap to Effective Distance Education Instructional Design." The researchers used a self-assessment pre- and posttest to determine participant initial and final competence in 12 areas: adult…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Instructional Design, Distance Education, Adult Learning
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1991
This annual performance report presents the results and accomplishments of Texas vocational education programs, services, and activities for the 1990-91 program year. It is composed of three sections. Section I contains information for secondary and adult vocational education programs, services, and activities offered by local education agencies…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Vocational Education, Community Organizations, Consumer Education