As part of an effort to describe the operation of private home day care (PHDC) programs in Ontario, and to compare current findings with those of a 1981 survey, four surveys of PHDC in Ontario were conducted. Objectives of the survey were to: (1) provide an overview of PHDC agencies' organizational structures, program objectives, and clients…

This exit report chronicles the last 20 months of the 3-year demonstration phase of the New York City Volunteer Corps (CVC), whose members worked in teams at various sites to either provide human services or do physical work. These final months were characterized by the following factors: (1) a change in Corps leadership; (2) concern about…

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…

This report provides information on approved educational activities for nursing and other nonphysician health professions for which reimbursement is made to hospitals under the Medicare program. Information was summarized from an examination of existing data and a special study of the variations that exist in hospital educational activities. The…

This report presents the methods and findings of a study to compile information regarding professional development practices at institutions in the League for Innovation in the Community College, a consortium of 19 community college districts. Following background information on the League, and introductory information on the purposes of and…

The Fiscal Year-1986 310 catalog includes more than 350 projects funded under Section 310 of the Adult Education Act, with a total investment of almost $8 million. Analysis of 310 project information submitted by states came to the following conclusions, among others: (1) staff development is the highest priority for 310 projects, nationally (32…

This study examines the specific economic impact on the cost to government of subsidized child care and development services. Data were collected from all 295 families who used Valley Child Care services for more than six months, over a period of two and a half years. The data and results indicated significant economic effects of providing…

Prepared as part of the evaluation of the Bay Area Writing Project (BAWP), this report examines the costs and funding of the components of BAWP that are primarily responsible for the dissemination effects of the project. Sections of the report contain the following: (1) a cost overview, with analyses of funding sources and project expenditures;…

This historical case study of the Ridgeway Elementary School from initial community contact through the completion of the first year of Individually Guided Education (IGE) assesses the attitudes of the parents; evaluates the cost factors associated with implementing the program; assesses the effects of IGE implementation on the local community;…

This document summarizes the continued effort to develop procedures and machinery for a State-wide, 5-year followup of Utah high school and postsecondary vocational students. Included in the document are data for cost-effectiveness evaluation of vocational programs. Emphasis was placed on judging the value of the data collection instruments and…

Since the early 1960's, new programs have been developed to prepare poor people for jobs in hospitals, schools, social agencies, and community centers offering human services. To ascertain the cost effectiveness of these programs the Career Options Research and Development (CORD) Project focused on the need for cost and benefit studies that…

Describes a study conducted to evaluate the cooperative education program at the Technical College at Waseca as perceived by graduates during the years 1972-1981. Findings included academic departments varied in their knowledge of and assistance in planning learning objectives of co-op students, and graduates believed they received little or no…

To examine the impact of technological innovation on student involvement in college, six community colleges were visited to interview faculty, staff, administrators, and students. The visits and interviews focused on current applications of technology, future plans, implications for professional development and staffing, implications for student…

Describes the Dallas Career Development and Renewal Program of the Dallas County Community College District, which utilizes staff internships, understudies, and special projects for staff development. Covers program history, goals, structures, staff level of participation, project activities, coordination, and costs. (LL)