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Throop, Robert K. – Catalyst for Change, 1975
Describes the Small Grants Award program developed by the North Country School Study Council and the Central New York School Study Council to help finance innovative projects proposed by teachers. (JG)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Experiments, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education
Bailey, William J. – 1988
Public schools have a responsibility to educate students about drug abuse, and states have a responsibility to assist schools in their efforts. Properly designed and implemented drug education programs are the most cost-effective means of preventing alcohol and other drug problems. Poorly designed and implemented programs, on the other hand, can…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid
Bradt, William D. – 1981
The Little Falls City School District's K-12 gifted and talented program is organized on three sequential levels. The elementary grades program is part of the nationally replicated Talents Unlimited Program based on Bloom's Taxonomy, and is taught by the regular classroom teacher to all students in a participating classroom. Students participate…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support
RESNA: Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology, Arlington, VA. – 2000
This monograph discusses the benefits of recycling and reusing assistive technology for students with disabilities. It begins by discussing the benefits of recycled assistive technology for suppliers, students, and consumers, and then profiles programmatic models for assistive technology recycling programs. The advantages and disadvantages for…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1980
Written in both English and Spanish, this booklet briefly summarizes the general concepts and requirements behind Title I Migrant activities for use by project personnel, parents, and others interested in those projects. After a brief discussion of project funding and definitions of commonly used terms, there is an outline of requirements which…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support
Ramirez, David; And Others – BEOutreach, 1990
Parents of limited-English-proficient (LEP) students often face linguistic and cultural challenges while trying to support their children's education. Parents depend on educators to help them strengthen their abilities in these areas. Language, literacy, and cultural needs may vary widely, and parent education programs should be adapted to this…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Programs, Federal Programs
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1980
This manual was designed to assist schools receiving consolidated application funding in their development of a comprehensive educational program and in their writing of a school plan to reflect that program. The funds administered through the consolidated application are from both state and federal programs designed to improve the quality of the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Cooperative Programs, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning
Norton, Katie Jebb – 2002
This final report discusses the activities and outcomes of the Navajo Assistive Bank of Loanable Equipment (Navajo-ABLE), a federally funded program designed to provide assistive technology (AT) devices, services, technical information, funding information, and training for Navajo children and youth with disabilities. The program was operated and…
Descriptors: American Indians, Assistive Technology, Costs, Disabilities
Olsen, Roger E. W-B – 1993
The 1993 report presents information from an annual survey of the states concerning enrollment of limited-English-proficient (LEP) students in public elementary/secondary and adult education. It updates an enrollment database covering the school years 1985-86 through 1993-94. An introductory section describes and summarizes the study. Subsequent…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Schmitt, Marshall L.; Rubak, Seymour S. – 1983
This guide defines the objectives and procedures of the United States Department of Education's Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP) and the National Diffusion Network (NDN). The authors discuss the JDRP's methods of identifying successful educational programs and informing other schools nationwide about them. The major questions asked about…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Diffusion (Communication), Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Palanki, Ameetha; And Others – New Schools, New Communities, 1996
Addresses the need of involving the family and aspects of child development into helping children achieve academic success. Several collaborative efforts are highlighted, and the key features of strategies for collaboration are discussed. The article concludes with analysis of these collaborative efforts to determine the lessons to be learned. (GR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Ancillary School Services, Child Development, Economically Disadvantaged
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New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Office of Bilingual Education. – 1996
This booklet charts models and organizational designs for existing bilingual/English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs in New York City. The objective is to present design options for districts expanding bilingual/ESL services to special education, under city policy. An introductory section gives background on program mandates, models,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Financial Support
Wood, Jack M. – 1980
The basic philosophy underlying many contemporary developments in educational theory and practice is the concept of "equal opportunity" within an education system as distinct from the older concept of "equal education" for all. This research project investigated alternative educational environments that could be designed to…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Admission Criteria, Educational Opportunities, Elementary Secondary Education
Nelson, Marilyn E.; And Others – 1978
This overview paper describes a comprehensive training program for three levels of personnel in Montgomery County, Maryland public schools. The three levels include teachers, administrators and supervisory personnel, and supporting services employees. This staff development program is unique in its comprehensive scope, its career-long professional…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Commission on Chapter 1, Baltimore, MD. – 1992
This document presents the following eight-component framework of the Commission on Chapter 1 for restructuring the Chapter 1 program: (1) have states set clear, high standards for all students; (2) devise new systems for schools to assess progress toward standards; (3) inform parents about how well their children are progressing toward standards…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Advisory Committees, Agency Role, Children
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