Dramatic improvement in math scores and substantial reduction of the population testing "below grade level" was demonstrated in two carefully documented ESEA Title 111 projects in Berkeley Unified School District. Also provides a set of criteria prepared to help in making a "first evaluation" of any elementary school math…

This guide outlines a program for creating and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing school environment. The improvement program consists of these steps; set the notion into motion, secure administrative approval, establish a planning committee, prepare a statement of purpose, evaluate present situation, identify resources, potential projects,…

This report describes the plans and objectives of a project to improve school facilities planning by investigating alternative planning strategies and training selected educational planners from around the U.S. During the first year of the project, emphasis will be placed on basic research into the process of educational facilities planning.…

The materials included in this document were prepared for the inservice training of Adoption Site personnel by the staff of Project Focus, a Developer/Demonstration site funded by the U.S. Office of Education under Elementary Secondary Education Act Title III. The document is designed to be used as a complete Training Manual. During the past three…

As a part of the general educational needs assessment effort of PROJECT DESIGN, funded under ESEA Title III, this report describes the perceived educational needs of secondary school students in Fresno, California. Small-group discussion sessions, comprised of students from the area's secondary schools, identified specific educational needs listed…