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Zafirau, S. James – 1981
The Reading Strategy Project is designed for intermediate grade students who need assistance in the mastery of basic reading skills. The available data demonstrated that the Title I treatment group enhanced their average reading comprehension scores significantly. The gain exceeded the project objective of four normal curve equivalent points. The…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Compensatory Education, Federal Programs, Intermediate Grades
Download full textComptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1982
The U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Special Services for Disadvantaged Students program was reviewed during 1977-1980 using a sample of 11 grantee institutions. Attention was directed to the management of the program, whether program goals were being met, and progress of students in the program. The program's goal is to increase postsecondary…
Descriptors: Accountability, Ancillary School Services, College Programs, Disadvantaged
Kirschner Associates, Inc., Albuquerque, NM. – 1967
A survey was made of Community Action Programs (CAP) in nine communities widely varied in geographic location, size, and characteristics. Principal emphasis was on organizational and program policy but curriculum content and teaching techniques were also considered. The most pervasive type was the remedial program, commonly delegated to a public…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Budgets, Community Action, Cultural Enrichment
HAKKARAINEN, EDWARD A. – 1967
A REMEDIAL READING INSTRUCTION PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE SKILLS OF HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS IS EVALUATED. CENTERS WERE ESTABLISHED AT THREE SITES TO SERVE 750 DROPOUTS REFERRED BY VARIOUS COMMUNITY AGENCIES. THE PROJECT WAS STAFFED BY SIX REMEDIAL READING TEACHERS, SEVEN COMMUNITY AIDES, AND ONE LIAISON WORKER. INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION USING A VARIETY…
Descriptors: Attendance, Case Studies, Dropout Programs, Enrollment
Evaluation of the Special Services for Disadvantaged Students (SSDS) Program: 1979-80 Academic Year.
Coulson, John E.; And Others – 1981
The federally funded Special Services for Disadvantaged Students (SSDS) program is examined for the 1979-80 academic year in 58 institutions; the program's short-term impact on participating freshmen is summarized. Up to 200 students at each site were studied to determine whether program participation levels correlated with outcomes and whether…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Freshmen, Developmental Studies Programs, Economically Disadvantaged
