NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Richardson, Jayson W.; McLeod, Scott; Flora, Kevin; Sauers, Nick J.; Kannan, Sathiamoorthy; Sincar, Mehmet – International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 2013
This article details the spread and scope of large-scale 1:1 computing initiatives around the world. What follows is a review of the existing literature around 1:1 programs followed by a description of the large-scale 1:1 database. Main findings include: 1) the XO and the Classmate PC dominate large-scale 1:1 initiatives; 2) if professional…
Descriptors: Open Source Technology, Access to Information, Databases, Access to Computers
Bruner, Charles; Discher, Anne – Child and Family Policy Center, 2013
Iowa established the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SVPP) in 2007. It has grown to be the largest--although not the only--public preschool program in the state. It is available without regard to family income. Iowa also supports preschool for low-income children through its Shared Visions program and Early Childhood Iowa, the…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Competency Based Education, Access to Education, Public Schools
Kaye, H. Stephen – 1998
This abstract summarizes 1995 statistics from the Rehabilitation Services Administration concerning vocational rehabilitation (VR)in the United States. It notes that $2 billion in federal grants, matched by $645 million in state and local funds, provided VR services to 1.3 million individuals, of which 75.2 percent were classified as having severe…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment, Federal Aid, Financial Support
Deane, Robert T.; And Others – 1977
The development of econometric models and a data base to predict the responsiveness of arts institutions to changes in the economy is reported. The study focused on models for museums, theaters (profit and non-profit), symphony, ballet, opera, and dance. The report details four objectives of the project: to identify useful databases and studies on…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, Cultural Centers, Dance, Databases
Bergert, Susan; Burnette, Jane – 2001
This document presents statistical information on children with special needs, their education, and the professionals who serve them. Graphs, tables, and charts are used to illustrate: (1) the number of children receiving special education services from 1989 to 1999; (2) the incidence of different disabilities; (3) the growth of students in the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education