While research on program effectiveness offers ample evidence that afterschool programs can benefit young people in a variety of ways, this same body of research demonstrates that not all programs are equally effective (Granger, 2008). Some programs show positive results in many or all major outcome categories. Other programs are associated with…

An attempt was made in this investigation (1) to survey the status of existing outdoor education programs for adults and (2) to work with a jury of experts to report elements of an effective outdoor education program for adults in the future. Participants included (1) the directors of 76 adult education centers in cities of 25,000 to 100,000 and…

Examines four categories of variables influencing the effectiveness of parent education programs for parents of gifted children: (1) content relevancy; (2) teaching techniques; (3) teacher characteristics; and (4) practical considerations. Makes specific suggestions to improve program effectiveness. Maintains that program planning should address…

In this section of the final report a complete practice file for developing a similar program is presented, describing 17 components of the program: (1) collaborative action research process; (2) principal leadership group; (3) teacher supervision group; (4) school-university task force on supervision; (5) coordinator of teachers and interns…

This paper identifies issues which arose during the development of an ethnic studies curriculum project in Connecticut. It also defines the author's role as an educational anthropologist involved in the project. Initiated in 1974, the "Peoples of Connecticut" project involved research on ethnic groups in the state and promotion of curricula to…

Case studies were made of the technology-oriented electronics-related degree programs at four community colleges. The programs examined are located at the following institutions: Charles County Community College, Northern Virginia Community College, Prince Georges Community College, and the University of the District of Columbia. The four programs…

This report details the process of the Illinois Standards Project to develop, adopt, and implement standards of quality for agricultural occupation programs at both the secondary and postsecondary levels throughout Illinois. Part I, standards for quality programs in area vocational centers excluding metropolitan areas, is divided into three…

These three learning guides comprise one of four packages in the Workplace Literacy Teacher Training series that provides information and skills necessary for the user to become a successful instructor in an effective workplace literacy program. The guides in this package look at the unique environment and culture involved in providing education…