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McNeil, Keith – 1990
The one group posttest only evaluation model has been identified as a relatively inexpensive and useful model that can identify program components that are not being successful. The use of the model is discussed and illustrated through a hypothetical evaluation of a compensatory (Chapter 1) program. The one group posttest only evaluation model…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Control Groups, Evaluation Methods, Models

McDaniels, Garry L. – Educational Researcher, 1975
Notes that even with the problems identified in this paper, consistent, positive results are appearing in preliminary reports. Equally important, the data seem to support a number of reasonable notions about the impact of distinctive curricula on students. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Federal Programs, Minority Group Children, Performance Criteria
Evans, John W. – 1981
This discussion traces the legislative, fiscal, and programmatic history of Project Follow Through and analyzes the many problems and controversies that have surrounded it. It is argued that problems have been largely a result of the attempt to combine research and development (R & D) and social action service programs. Lessons learned as a…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Compensatory Education, Delivery Systems, Early Childhood Education

Slavenburg, Jan H.; And Others – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1984
To alter the predominance of secondary school enrollment in lower vocational education in the Rotterdam district, the Educational Social Environment Project has developed and introduced kindergarten and elementary school curriculum for socially deprived children. This article describes the project's summative evaluation design, variable…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compensatory Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Chaikind, Stephen; Sullivan, Helen – 1986
This paper reviews the following studies on the cost-effectiveness of the Chapter 1 compensatory education program: (1) Sustaining Effects Study; (2) Tallmadge Study; (3) the Kiesling Study for Rand; (4) Instructional Dimensions Study; (5) Response to Educational Needs Project Cost-Effectiveness Study; (6) Educational Testing Service/Ragosta…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Cost Effectiveness, Federal Programs, Program Budgeting
Gross, Beatrice; Gross, Ronald – 1982
This report synthesizes findings of five conferences funded by the National Institute of Education (NIE) to plan new Follow Through research. In particular, conference discussions focused on the notion of systematic change; time-on-task as the most promising strategy for success; and encouragement of principal and teacher support for implementing…
Descriptors: Action Research, Compensatory Education, Early Childhood Education, Outcomes of Education
Wang, Margaret C.; Wong, Kenneth K.; Kim, Jeong-Ran – 1999
The National Study of Effective Title I Schoolwide Programs was initiated to address the lack of information on how schoolwide programs affect teaching and learning and student outcomes and to develop a critical empirical base for strengthening the implementation of Title I programs in service of students in high poverty schools. This paper…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Love, John M.; Grover, Jane – 1987
Data were collected to determine how Project Head Start can ensure that (1) local programs will provide services to the maximum number of children and families possible; (2) the children and families served will be those who most need the program; and (3) those needing and receiving services will most benefit from the program. Information was…
Descriptors: Attendance, Case Studies, Community, Compensatory Education
Vanecko, James J.; And Others – 1976
This report presents the analytic plan for a study of demonstration Title I projects. The study is to be one of distributional equity: what kinds of instructional services are received by what kinds of students. It is mandated by the United States Congress and will provide the basic analysis for possible modifications in the Elementary and…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Compensatory Education, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Research
Estes, Gary D.; Anderson, Judith I. – 1978
An empirical study was conducted in order to obtain treatment effect estimates with the Special Regression model for groups in which there was no treatment. General mathematics test scores were obtained from 730 ninth graders in city schools somewhat similar to Title I schools, but in which no special treatments were given. Hypothetical…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Arithmetic, Compensatory Education, Control Groups
Bergsten, Jane W. – 1976
The Research Triangle conducted an evaluation study of the Upward Bound Program, a nationwide program funded by the U.S. Office of Education to help selected low-income high school students prepare for and enter post secondary education. This paper describes the sample design and selection procedures used in selecting a sample of Upward Bound…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Compensatory Education, Data Collection, Dropout Rate

Ragosta, Marjorie – Machine-Mediated Learning, 1983
In a four-year longitudinal study of computer-assisted instruction, mathematics, reading, and language arts courseware developed by Computer Curriculum Corporation was evaluated in four elementary schools. Each curriculum raised students' scores on standardized and curriculum-specific tests. Program costs, participant attitudes, and implications…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Costs
Frechtling, Joy A.; Nyitray, Margot S. – 1977
A research strategy that the National Institute of Education (NIE) has adopted to obtain information about what Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is accomplishing toward achievement of two of its objectives is presented. These two objectives are to fund special services to low achieving students in the poorest schools and to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compensatory Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education
Coles, Gary J. – 1978
The research design and analytic approaches used in the national evaluation of the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title VII Spanish/English Bilingual Education Program are described. This study evaluated the entire program, as opposed to individual projects, and had four goals: to (1) determine the cognitive and affective impact of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Compensatory Education, Data Analysis
Shields, Patrick M.; And Others – 1989
Guidance is provided for state Chapter 2 coordinators and evaluators in designing and implementing the congressionally mandated evaluation of the effectiveness of the Chapter 2 program. The first part of this paper reviews the congressional mandate and discusses the appropriate audience for evaluation reports. A schedule is outlined for conducting…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Finance
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