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Rolla San Francisco, Andrea; Arias, Melissa; Villers, Renata; Snow, Catherine – International Journal of Educational Research, 2006
Grade retention has been the de facto policy for children with academic difficulties in many Latin American countries [Schiefelbein, E., & Wolff, L. (1992). "Repetition and inadequate achievement in Latin America's primary schools: a review of magnitudes, causes, relationships, and strategies." Washington, DC: World Bank.]. In Costa…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Latin Americans, Early Intervention
Garvey, Reba – 1983
The Child Development Project run by the Cleveland public schools gives eligible four-year-olds basic experiences, not generally available in the home, that help them develop learning skills needed for success in school. Language and other pre-reading skills are emphasized. Each project class includes about 20 children, who attend half-day, five…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Compensatory Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Inservice Teacher Education
Johnson, Jessie – 1987
The All Day Kindergarten (ADK) Program of the Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools was established to provide a full day of instruction for underachieving kindergarten pupils. The program concentrated on preparing pupils for successful learning experiences in first grade by providing them with an extra half day of instruction. The program served 571…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Class Activities, Extended School Day, High Risk Students
Curry, Janice – Online Submission, 2004
This report summarizes Austin Independent School District (AISD) prekindergarten program activities for the 2003-2004 school year.
Descriptors: Preschool Education, School Districts, Grants, Program Evaluation