In this article, the author shares his comments on statistical analysis for multisite trials, and focuses on the contribution of Stephen Raudenbush, Sean Reardon, and Takako Nomi to future research. Raudenbush, Reardon, and Nomi provide a major contribution to future research on variation in program impacts by showing how to use multisite trials…

In response to increasingly vigorous and vocal criticism of American education, the author proposes a new model for curriculum development--a double triad that would combine the traditional cooperative efforts of administrators, teachers, and school board members with involvement of the community, parents, and students. The author suggests…

Lists some components of effective education and describes a program that contains these components, the SYNERGY Project in the San Francisco Bay Area. (JM)

Examines the objectives, instructional methods, and evaluation criteria of quality continuing education for teachers. Discusses the pros and cons of reward systems that encourage teacher participation and examines special problems such as assignment of credit and the lack of external program evaluation. Provides suggestions for improvement and a…

A model for constructing a student leadership development program at the college level is discussed, and suggestions for refining an existing leadership program are offered. Questions that should be discussed to clarify the focus of the program are identified, including how leadership is defined, how leadership development is part of career…

Identifies three aspects of educational significance as important areas for teacher participation in the evaluation of innovative reading programs: the establishment of performance standards, the specification of program cost, and the evaluation of noncognitive benefits. (FL)

Describes and evaluates parents of young handicapped children. Presents a rationale for the involvement of parents in the education of their children and argues that parents can acquire basic teaching skills to work effectively with their children at home. (JOW)

Devoted to the role of participation in nonformal education (NFE) activities in enhancing development, this issue consists of an article on participation in NFE activities, descriptions of participatory programs, an annotated bibliography on participation, and a review of various publications related to participation. The lead article, "Can…

The authors of this collection of essays make the major points that parental participation influences student performance, and that time spent with parents by school personnel results in better learning. Ira J. Gordon explains four models of parent-school-community relationships and cites research evidence of long-term effects of parent…

Differences among impartiality, objectivity, partisanship, fanaticism, and skepticism are viewed as relevant to the role of the evaluator. The desirability of establishing a community of minds committed to argumentation before beginning an evaluation is suggested. (Author/CTM)

This interview with Carolyn M. Callahan, an expert in the field of gifted education, addresses the process of evaluating gifted education programs, techniques for maximizing the impact of the evaluation findings, analysis of evaluation impact, benefits of using an outside evaluator, and parent involvement in program evaluation. (JDD)

Describes the nature of participation within the context of people-centered development. Presents a framework for monitoring and evaluating participation in development, using participatory methodology. (SK)

Suggests increased opportunities for assessment and intervention, consultation, and program evaluation in early childhood education as roles that school psychologist should develop to facilitate effective parent involvement in child's education. Reviews literature on parent involvement in early childhood special education and current federal…

This product of the Leadership Training Institute/Vocational and Special Education contains a series of policy papers focusing on the impact of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) provision upon vocational education programming for handicapped youth. Nine papers are included: (1) Legislative Issues and Perspectives: IEPs for Handicapped…

This paper discusses the style of leadership required in an evaluation process as well as the conditions under which the participation of various groups of evaluation users may be ensured, using examples from higher education in Quebec (Canada). It reviews the organization and evaluation of higher education institutions in the province, providing…