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Direct linkSavaya, Riki; Spiro, Shimon; Elran-Barak, Roni – American Journal of Evaluation, 2008
The article reports on the findings of a comparative case study of six projects that operated in Israel between 1980 and 2000. The study findings identify characteristics of the programs, the host organizations, and the social and political environment, which differentiated programs that are sustained from those that are not. The findings reaffirm…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Leadership
Bell, Jim; Trussler, Anne – 1992
This document consists of 11 information sheets on conducting literacy audits for social agencies in Calgary, Alberta (Canada). The literacy audit is a systematic in-house assessment of the accessibility of an agency for low literate adults. The packet begins with five information sheets that provide questions and answers under the following…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Counselor Client Relationship, Foreign Countries, Needs Assessment
Peer reviewedFish, Anne; Speirs, Carol – Child Welfare, 1990
Evaluates a new adoption placement program at the Ville Marie Social Service Centre (Montreal, Quebec) in which biological mothers can choose from among three profiles of adoptive parents when selecting a home for their babies. A review of staff observations is also described. (BB)
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, Biological Parents, Caseworker Approach
Peer reviewedElkins, John – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1985
Special education services in Australia are provided by state departments of education as well as voluntary organizations. These services are provided in toy libraries and activity therapy centers as well as school settings. Thus, a variety of separate evaluations have been conducted. Further cooperative and systematic assessments are planned.…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedNgai, Ngan-Pun – Journal of Multicultural Social Work, 1996
A survey of 1,719 Chinese secondary students in Hong Kong revealed respondents' inadequate knowledge, positive attitudes, unsatisfactory utilization, and expectations regarding government-funded children and youth center services. Knowledge about and attitudes toward centers were significantly related to youth's future participation in children…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Role, Child Welfare, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedWood, A. – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Examined parental satisfaction with and involvement in intervention services of Child Development Centre at City Hospital in Birmingham, England. Found general satisfaction, but also that parents want more of a role in the initial assessment meeting, welcome the chance to help decide upon service quality, and appreciate help with issues such as…
Descriptors: Child Development Centers, Community Services, Consultation Programs, Early Intervention
Download full textMunn, Pamela; And Others – 1989
The study reported in this document canvassed the views of part-time Scottish community education workers, their employers, and their trainers about training needs and how adequately those needs were being met. Of primary concern to the study were the characteristics and roles of part-time staff, the level of satisfaction with existing training,…
Descriptors: Community Education, Educational Assessment, Foreign Countries, Occupational Surveys
