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Smith, Nancy J.; Harris, Mary McDonnell – 1981
Educators, recognizing the role of the home in preparing a child for reading and in fostering reading growth, have organized outreach programs to systematically utilize home influence. However, thoughtful planning is needed if these programs are to make the most of family involvement. Consideration of who, what, when, where, and how provides a…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Outreach Programs
Smith, Hilton – Hands On, 1991
Reports on Foxfire's Teacher Outreach Program, 1986-1991. Discusses numbers and characteristics of participating teachers and students. Reviews program components, describes assets, evaluates progress, and determines future directions. Concludes that Foxfire's careful work and "quiet" progress lead to new levels of development and…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, Outcomes of Education, Outreach Programs
Priority Country Area Program Office, Brisbane (Australia). – 1987
Four Priority Country Area overviews, one State overview and one Project Profile are included in this report from the Priority Country Area Program (PCAP), designed to improve the educational opportunities of rural Queensland children. The program resulted from a 1977-79 Schools Commission report suggesting that rural students may be disadvantaged…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Background, Cultural Enrichment, Dance