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Darkenwald, Gordon G.; And Others – 1974
The study focuses on the Special Projects Program authorized under section 309(b) of the Adult Education Act of 1966 and analyzes the 309(b) program to determine why dissemination of results to local adult basic education (ABE) programs has been less effective than desired. The document contains: (1) An examination of the policies and activities…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Demonstration Programs
National Association for Public School Adult Education, Washington, DC. – 1969
This 1968-69 survey of adult basic education (ABE) in New Hampshire sought to collect basic data, to provide an innovative survey approach, and to develop an effective means of program expansion for over 56,000 foreign born and other adults with less than an eighth grade educational level. Interviews were held, and 21 ABE classes visited in nine…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Basic Education, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Planning
Iowa State Dept. of Public Instruction, Des Moines. – 1969
Definitions, identification, and characteristics of gifted children are considered. Other areas covered are administrative responsibility, principal role, teacher qualifications, and inservice education. Objectives in program development are discussed as are program evaluation and differential education, including programs for enrichment,…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Administrator Guides, Administrator Responsibility, Enrichment Activities
Foshee, James; And Others – 1974
Described in volumes 1 and 2 are the methodology, conclusions, and recommendations of a study to determine the impact of the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) on special programs for exceptional children in 10 school districts and on educational program development in five residential institutions. Noted are aspects of the FEFP Act (1973)…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Exceptional Child Research, Financial Policy, Financial Support
Mirengoff, William; Rindler, Lester – 1976
Part of a larger study of the social, economic, and political effects of the new Federal approach to delivery of manpower services, this report covers the early transition period (January-April 1975) of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA--P.L. 93-203), which was the first in a series of proposed special revenue-sharing…
Descriptors: City Government, Decentralization, Delivery Systems, Employment Programs
Schneps, Jack A.; Katz, David – 1976
Presented is a report of the CIPHER (College and Industry--Partners in the Handicapped Employment Role) program which involved statewide (New York) conference/workshops and a survey to expose industry and community college groups to the work capabilities, aspirations, and educational needs of disabled students. Information is provided on the three…
Descriptors: Banking, Career Education, Conference Reports, Disabilities
US Department of Education, 2005
This informational booklet contains background materials regarding the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) initiative to redesign its monitoring system. The booklet is intended to expand the knowledge and understanding of those individuals selected to participate in the RSA-sponsored monitoring conference that was held August 24 and 25,…
Descriptors: State Agencies, Vocational Rehabilitation, Federal Legislation, Disabilities
Hemmeter, Mary Louise; Townley, Kim; Wilson, Stephen; Epstein, Ann; Hines, Huyi – 1999
This evaluation of the Kentucky Preschool Program (KPP) focused on two broad areas: (1) readiness for kindergarten; and (2) promotion of language and literacy in the classroom and at home. Key findings include the following: (1) most children who were ineligible because of family income status successfully transitioned to kindergarten; (2) several…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Eligibility, Emergent Literacy, Family Literacy
Newman, Dianna; Brown, Adam; Newcomer, Laurie; Campbell, Kim; Miwa, Keiko – 1997
New York State Tech-Prep is a joint-secondary-higher-education program with the objective of providing students with rigorous technical and academic skills. Currently 30 Tech-Prep consortia operate across the state. In 1996, the state commissioned an evaluation of its Tech-Prep programs. This report summarizes information from the first study that…
Descriptors: Academic Education, College School Cooperation, Curriculum, Financial Support
Hargroder, Margaret – 1992
The Louisiana Program Plan for the Administration of Vocational Education calls for assessing the state's progress in meeting the sex equity purposes of the Carl Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and activities supported by the need for sex equity. Criteria for selecting sex equity…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Educational Legislation, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
Allen, Pam; Pardue, Don – 2002
The Jobs for Florida's Graduates (JFG) program targets high school students and provides services to help these students graduate and to continue their education or find meaningful employment within one year of graduation. School managers and "job specialists" serve as mentors, identify at-risk high school students, and provide them with…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Education Work Relationship, Employment Services, Graduation
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Hallinger, Philip; Anast, Linda – Education and Urban Society, 1992
Results from an exploratory evaluation of the Indiana Principals' Leadership Academy (IPLA) over its first four years are reported. Interviews with 30 principals (20 IPLA graduates and 10 current participants) and review of IPLA documents reflect favorable responses to the program by principals and its strengths and weaknesses. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Decision Making, Educational Change, Educational Environment
Shaul, Marnie S. – Government Accountability Office, 2006
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLBA) requires districts with schools that have not met state performance goals for 3 consecutive years to offer their low-income students supplemental educational services (SES), such as tutoring, if these schools receive Title I funds. SES are provided outside of the regular school day by a state-approved…
Descriptors: Supplementary Education, Technical Assistance, Pilot Projects, State Programs
Harvin, David M.; Driggers, Sherry H. – 1992
This study examines activities of the South Carolina Department of Education directed toward implementation of Public Law 99-457 (the Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments 1986) which called for special education for preschool children with disabilities. The study specifically documents the number of children served, number of children…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Due Process, Educational Legislation
Caldas, Stephen J.; Mossavat, Mark K. – 1994
In April 1992 the Louisiana Department of Education sent individualized school-level profiles and district composite reports to all 66 district offices in the state. To measure the effectiveness of this program and identify areas of improvement for subsequent profiles, a survey was conducted. This report considers the responses of 363 parent…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Change, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
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