The effectiveness of remediation in reducing the risk among skills-deficient college freshmen of different ages was studied. Twenty-five percent of the entering class of the University of Massachusetts, Boston, were identified as skills deficient, based on scores on the Clarke Self Assessment Survey and a written diagnostic test. Of the 258…

This document outlines the Milwaukee Public Schools' proposed plan of service for children at risk. The report's organization follows the format of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction compliance form, which is included. Procedures are described for identifying children in grades 8-12 who have dropped out of school, who have been absent…