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Corning, Amy; Senechal, Jesse; Hutton, Amy – State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 2015
In the fall of 2008, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) commissioned a research study comparing the college access provider resources in Virginia to the access and academic achievement needs of the state. That study--conducted by researchers from the College of William and Mary and West Carolina University--resulted in the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Statewide Planning, State Surveys, Higher Education
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Aune, Elizabeth P.; Johnson, Janis M. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1992
As more students with learning disabilities are enrolling in college, a formalized collaborative transition model at the high school level is needed. This paper discusses roles of various transition team members, including the student, parents, transition case managers, guidance counselors, school psychologists, rehabilitation counselors, and…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College School Cooperation, Educational Cooperation, High Schools
Waters, Scott; Morehead, Michael A. – Journal of Rural and Small Schools, 1989
A successful teacher induction program developed by Emporia State University and implemented in 20 small rural Kansas school districts uses a seminar format that promotes reflection on teaching practices and collegial interchange. Program structure and participants, seminar purposes and content, and program outcomes are discussed. (SV)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Educational Cooperation, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Munn, Pamela; And Others – 1994
A study assessed the effectiveness of Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) courses in different subject areas in preparing adults for degree-level study. It compared the experience of 100 students enrolled in 4 science, engineering, mathematics, and technology courses and 4 courses in social sciences or humanities. Findings suggested that,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students
Montgomery, Diane, Ed. – 1994
This proceedings contains 60 conference papers that address critical issues related to rural education, special education, teacher training, school reform, and services for students who are at risk. The conference theme of rural partnerships recognizes the diversity of the ACRES membership and the need for developing and maintaining successful…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
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Montgomery, Diane, Ed. – 1996
This proceedings contains 67 conference papers on rural special education. Papers present the newest and most innovative promising practices for rural special education, current research, contemporary discussions of theory or theory development, and topics of timely concern. The papers are organized in order of presentation, and are categorized in…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Distance Education
Anderson, Clinton L.; And Others – 1992
New recruits who need developmental work to be ready for college-level work often seem to fall into a gap in the military's structure for education. Contrary to what critics portray, research points to a variety of success-oriented developmental education programs. Factors that ensure program success include inclusion of problem solving and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, College Preparation, Developmental Studies Programs
Montgomery, Diane, Ed. – 1998
This proceedings contains 64 papers on rural special education. Papers present promising practices in rural special education, discussions of theory and research, research findings, program descriptions, and topics of current concern. The papers are organized in order of presentation, and are categorized in a topical index under the following…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Disabilities, Distance Education, Early Childhood Education
California State Univ., San Francisco. – 1986
A project was designed to improve employment preparation, development, and opportunity for handicapped learners through preservice training of California personnel who deliver vocational and special education. The project developed training modules to be shared by California universities and disseminated to other schools. This report summarizes…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Career Education, Computer Uses in Education