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Schweinhart, Lawrence J. – 1994
This digest reviews various longitudinal studies that examined the long-term effects of programs that served young children living in poverty and at risk of school failure. Concerning program effects on school performance, all studies that collected data on children's intellectual performance found that their program groups had better intellectual…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, At Risk Persons, Crime, Educational Benefits
Warger, Cynthia – 2001
This digest summarizes the research on effects of the full-service school model on students with disabilities. In the full-service model, schools house a variety of health care, mental health, and related services for children and their families. Examples are listed of preventive services, early intervention services, and intensive treatments for…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Services
Pacifici, Tamara; McKinney, Kristen – 1997
Although about 53% of public higher education students are enrolled in community colleges, the proportion of students with disabilities served by the community colleges is about 71%. According to a 1995 survey of 672 community colleges across the United States, approximately 8% of students reported a disability and about half of those requested…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Disabilities, Educational Practices, Financial Support
Kerka, Sandra – 2003
Educators are considering ways to help youth identified as "at-risk" succeed in school and beyond. Alternative programs (AP) can be effective environments for students who may not fit the mainstream mold and need additional support. Effective AP use a holistic approach that encompasses social, academic, psychological and career-related…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adult Education, Basic Skills, Career Academies