Suggests that, unlike classical experiments, which should be carried to conclusion without change, evaluation of ongoing educational programs, such as the "Let's Be Amigos" program, must adapt to program changes. (RB)

Presents preliminary findings of a pilot program for college students with learning disabilities indicating that such students can successfully complete college degree programs when they are given individualized instruction. (FL)

Provides reading program supervisors' evaluations regarding the effectiveness of 22 sets of commercially-prepared reading materials. (FL)

Examines the effectiveness of a systems approach, diagnostic reading program. (RB)

Presents achievement scores of students in a replication school of the Northern Cheyenne Behavior Analysis Model of Follow Through. Reveals grade level or above achievement for kindergarten children in all subject matter areas tested and similar findings for first grade students, who scored below grade level only in spelling. (FL)

Reports an investigation of the effectiveness of "Speedway: The Action Way to Read" in increasing the reading rate and efficiency of adult readers. (FL)

Examines the relation of race, sex, financial aid, grades, and American College Test composite scores to college freshman attrition/persistence (dropping out vs continued enrollment). (RL)

Reports on a study that evaluated the effectiveness of Project Follow Through programs on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Reveals continued improvement in reading achievement scores at all grade levels studied. (FL)

Describes a minimal training program designed to improve the reading skills of adults in the business world. Concludes that the program had a significant effect of the vocabulary development, comprehension, and reading rates of the participants. (FL)

Reports a cohort analysis of achievement in reading, mathematics, and spelling for the Northern Cheyenne Behavior Analysis Model of Follow Through (Montana) for the 1979-80 school year. (FL)