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Lackey, Ronnie D.; Ross, Gerald N. – 1968
The 9-week Summer Program of Education Enrichment and Development (SPEED) was meant to provide academic help for the marginal student, equip him for college, and improve his self-concept. Various methods were used to determine his academic and emotional needs. The 78 students were divided into four groups. Four teachers and four tutors (for math,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Developmental Programs, Disadvantaged, Enrichment Activities
Myers, Kent C. – Instructor, 1972
Discusses a summer school program in Lake Oswego, Oregon, which offers opportunities for enrichment and exploration otherwise unavailable during the regular school year, gives remedial assistance in reading and math, offers help to students with extreme learning problems, and expands teacher in-service training. (Author/DR)
Descriptors: Enrichment, Enrichment Activities, Inservice Teacher Education, Remedial Mathematics
Pine, Patricia – Amer Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Creative Development, Cultural Enrichment, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Innovation
Kern, David P. – Independent School Bulletin, 1972
A group of independent schools developed summer remedial and enrichment programs for disadvantaged urban youth which were conducted with the cooperation of the communities, public schools and State Department of Education. Funding was through Title I and Title III, poverty agencies, and individual contributions. (JB)
Descriptors: Affiliated Schools, Community Involvement, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged
Hansen, Joe B.; And Others – 1986
The evaluation of the Portland (Oregon) Public Schools' Summer Program focused on academic achievement of its students, grades K-8, who participated in 1985. Courses included arts and crafts as well as basic and remedial instruction in reading, mathematics, and language. The achievement gains of summer school students were compared to the whole…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Achievement Gains, Basic Skills, Elementary Education
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American Association of School Administrators, Washington, DC. – 1966
TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL USE OF PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION, EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE CONDUCTED A QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY OF 126 SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN 44 STATES. IN 1960-61, THE FIRST YEAR OF REPORTED USE, 12 SCHOOL SYSTEMS WERE USING PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION. BY 1964-65 THIS USE HAD INCREASED EIGHT TIMES AND USE BY STUDENTS 20 TIMES.…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Educational Experiments, Enrichment Activities, Individualized Instruction
Beiswenger, James N. – 1985
Located at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Indians Into Medicine (INMED) is a multi-faceted program providing academic, financial, and personal support for Indian students preparing for health careers. The program has the following goals: (1) increase awareness and motivation among Indian students with the potential for health…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Allied Health Occupations Education, American Indian Education, American Indians
BADAL, ALDEN W. – 1967
THIS EXTENSIVE REPORT CONTAINS EVALUATION STUDIES OF COMPENSATORY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FUNDED UNDER TITLE I OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT (ESEA) IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. IN ONE SECTION OF THE REPORT THE REMEDIAL AND CORRECTIVE LANGUAGE ARTS PROJECT FOR ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS IS ASSESSED. FOUR GROUPINGS OF…
Descriptors: Achievement, Bus Transportation, Compensatory Education, Curriculum Development