Interventions often require multiple decisions to improve outcomes for every student. Whether the decision to implement a practice, tailor an existing protocol, or change approaches, these decisions should be based on individual variables and outcomes via a sequence of treatment. To develop adaptive interventions that have sufficient evidence to…

Career and technical education (CTE) programs of study are subject to rigorous state and federal accountability systems that provide information on key student outcomes. However, while these outcome measures can form a basis for identifying high- and low-performing programs, they are insufficient for answering underlying questions about how or why…

Gopoler's seven criteria for planning and evaluating continuing education programs are illustrated and then applied to the evaluation of a short-term program for managers of ambulatory care services. Modifications of the criteria are suggested, based upon the nature of the program. (SK)

Describes the use of transformative learning theory to evaluate a family-empowerment project focusing on life skills (N=34). Results reveal evidence of transformative learning outcomes such as an empowered sense of self and new connections with others. Participants also spoke of factors built into the program designed to foster transformative…

Describes methods used to adapt a health care program so that it would better meet the needs of a group of well, older Mandarin-speaking Chinese residents of Los Angeles. Outcomes from a pilot experiment are presented that are consistent with the notion that the adapted program was effective in reducing health-related declines among participants.…

This document describes the adaptation of an American inservice teacher training package to German teacher education programs. Far West Laboratory's "Minicourse Nine" was processed in two steps in order to field-test the material and to eliminate possible language inconsistencies. Difficulties in the transference of educational material…

This paper describes prenatal education classes offered at Teen Pregnancy Service. Outcome data for 66 pregnant teens shows significant changes in prenatal knowledge following the classes. (Author/MT)

Describes a study of the structure, development, activities, and accomplishments of the community councils in Region One of the Detroit (Michigan) public school system. Lists nine factors that contributed to the success of these councils. (Author/WD)

Internal management development programs are effective especially for teaching management skills to women because of women's position on the learning curve. (Author)

Local interagency transition councils have been deemed the appropriate vehicle for planning and implementing transition services for students with disabilities. A recent evaluation of Florida's system disclosed that students and businesses are underrepresented on transition councils. Districts developing transition programs without interagency…

Summarizes results of research into productivity of Welsh postsecondary educational institutions, focusing on period 1966-87 and comparing situation before and after introduction of tertiary educational system in Cardiff area. Shows that tertiary education has been successful in raising and maintaining the standard of educational provision, and an…

Discusses a study that was part of a larger project commissioned by the Scottish Office Education Department in 1994 (the Improving School Effectiveness Project) that gathered extensive qualitative data on a subset of 24 schools. The study showed a correlation between school development planning processes and school effectiveness. (Contains 20…

This paper describes the development and evaluation of a beginning teacher induction program designed to bridge the gap between student teacher and teacher with full responsibility. While teachers were happy in general with the program, effects on teacher behavior were slight. (Author/MT)

The Feelin' Good Program was developed to emphasize prevention of heart disease in the elementary school years. Program implementation procedures are evaluated. Results are discussed. (DF)

Survey findings suggest that a 1973 resolution made by the New Jersey State Board of Education, designed to promote a more comprehensive approach to health education in the schools, has not been uniformly implemented. (CJ)