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Afterschool Alliance, 2014
After the school bell rings, young people are learning, exploring, making and questioning. Afterschool programs have long influenced students' personal development and supported their social and emotional growth. Today, the afterschool field has enthusiastically embraced STEM as an integral part of their educational offerings. This handout…
Descriptors: After School Programs, STEM Education, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Bell, James D.; Kerr, Deborah L. – Training and Development Journal, 1987
The author discusses application of Del Gaizo's four-level evaluation model to a business communications skills course for support and secretarial staff. The four measurement levels are (1) happiness, (2) learning, (3) practical application, and (4) bottom line. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Communication, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods
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Cole, Claire G. – School Counselor, 1979
Most high school students are expected to do substantial homework. The transitional nature of the middle school makes it an appropriate place for students to receive instruction in how to study. The program outlined could be adapted for use with high school students or adults. (Author)
Descriptors: Group Counseling, Homework, Intermediate Grades, Program Evaluation
Halls, Dolores M.; And Others – 1987
This document presents the final report of the "As Families Grow Older" project, a continuing education program for aging network service providers and family members in 23 counties throughout New Mexico which was designed to promote family well-being. It describes how the project, which was in operation from April 1986 through January 1987,…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Family (Sociological Unit), Human Services, Program Effectiveness
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Hollandsworth, James G., Jr.; Sandifer, Beverly A. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1979
Presents data concerning social validation of an empirically based training model for increasing job-interview skills. The model was easily employed as an effective training procedure. Student participants reported high levels of consumer satisfaction and identified several components of the model as being most beneficial. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Employment Interviews, Followup Studies, Job Applicants
Worthington, Robert M. – VocEd, 1984
The 10 winners of the 1984 Secretary of Education's Awards for Outstanding Vocational Education Programs are listed. The article also describes the selection process, criteria used to select the awardees, and components of outstanding programs. Three winners of past years also are described. (CT)
Descriptors: Awards, Cooperation, Cost Effectiveness, Criteria
Crowe, Ann H.; And Others – 1981
This paper describes the Elder Program, a 3 year Model Demonstration Program designed to strengthen neighborhood support systems for older persons through an educational program emphasizing information, resources, and skill development. A discussion of basic assumptions and the theoretical background of the model focuses on the principles of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Action, Community Programs