Access to a quality, affordable college education remains a cornerstone of American economic and social development. Individuals from all backgrounds need the knowledge and skills afforded by higher education to compete in an increasingly integrated--and competitive--global economy. Greater educational attainment correlates with many positive…

Wisconsin's program of supported employment for the disabled stresses local management and supported employment as a generic service. Brief vignettes of successfully employed disabled adults, a description of ways the state encourages local program development, and discussion of economic trends and supported employment are provided. (DB)

Brief descriptions of 7 programs specifically designed to alleviate programs were considered exemplary innovative activities, as defined by the U. S. Office of Education in the migrant evaluation format, and had not been previously tried within the State of Wisconsin. General program effectiveness (statewide) is described, including cooperative…

The Wisconsin Forces for Four-Year-Olds Project promotes the community approach to offering universal access to quality care and learning services for Wisconsin 4-year-olds. Based on the view that quality early education opportunities have life-long benefits for children and the communities in which they live, this public awareness packet…

Four adult education programs serving homeless persons in Wisconsin were evaluated. Data were gathered through site visits, a review of program documents, and a survey of 43 homeless individuals served by the programs (7 percent of the total population served). Participants expressed very positive feelings about the programs. Many reported that…

This paper describes state, institutional, and other community-based programs deemed exemplary (on the basis of design imperatives) for successful interventions to promote meaningful access of minority group youth to postsecondary education. The imperatives include early intervention, comprehensive and integrated intervention, intervention…

Existing intergenerational programs in Wisconsin schools are described in this booklet along with ideas and resources to encourage greater school and community involvement in such efforts. The booklet is divided into three major sections. The first section is a summary of the major facts on aging and a summary of information gathered from the 1981…