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Deay, Ardeth M. – 1979
The purpose of this paper is to summarize for educational practitioners the progress made in identifying existing reading and mathematics remediation programs that might be appropriate for use in Kentucky schools. The information provided includes: (1) a description of the process used to obtain information about remediation programs currently in…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Program Descriptions, Program Design, Program Evaluation
Reid, Marilyn J. – 1972
In January 1972, questionnaires on remedial reading were sent to all remedial reading teachers in Vancouver public schools. Also, letters were sent to the principals of those schools in which remedial reading programs were operating. They were asked to record their comments, criticisms, and commendations of remedial reading activities. Many…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Research, Program Evaluation, Questionnaires
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Hill, Andrew – Community College Review, 1978
Reviews developmental education programs stressing the need for institutional research to determine the viable parts of such curricula in view of cutbacks being made of costly programs. Discusses factors causing insufficient skills in students, considers program evaluation, and reviews six established developmental programs. (MB)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Programs, Institutional Research, Open Enrollment
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Gemake, Josephine S. – Reading Improvement, 1979
Presents a check list created by teachers to be used as an evaluation instrument in observations of reading laboratories in the New York City area. Reflects their ideas about the essential components of a remedial reading program. (FL)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation
Scott, Caitlin; McMurrer, Jennifer; McIntosh, Shelby – Center on Education Policy, 2012
Two schools in Idaho received ARRA SIG (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act School Improvement Grants) funds to enable them to implement improvement efforts. This paper describes the outcomes of these two ARRA SIG recipient schools: (1) Jefferson Middle School; and (2) Lakeside Elementary School. The experiences of this non-recipient school is…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Elementary Schools
California State Dept. of the Youth Authority, Sacramento. – 1985
This evaluation of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act (ECIA) Chapter 1 programs in the 16 participating schools and camps of the California Youth Authority presents findings for the year 1983-84. The students enrolled in the program were severely academically disadvantaged teenagers (reading and mathematics abilities five or more…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Compensatory Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Evaluation
VINCENT, HAROLD S.; AND OTHERS – 1966
IN JANUARY 1966, THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXTENDED READING SERVICES TO PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN IN GRADES 3 TO 8 WHO WERE RETARDED IN READING. THE PROJECT PROVIDED ADDITIONAL READING CENTERS AND WAS CARRIED OUT IN FIVE OF 12 PROPOSED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THIRTY TO 35 MINUTES OF SMALL-GROUP READING WAS GIVEN 5 DAYS A WEEK.…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Program Evaluation, Reading Centers, Reading Difficulties
Draper, Arthur G., Ed. – 1970
This is an evaluation report of ESEA Title I programs in St. Louis, Missouri which maintains that despite the decline in funds, St. Louis' Title I children held their own. In 1970, these students scored about two months higher on achievement tests than they had in 1966. The fact that Title I students are not losing ground is considered a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Lunch Programs
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Culyer, Richard – Clearing House, 1984
Examines Title I (now Chapter I) programs, specifically their problems, the reasons for those problems, and their future. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs, Problems, Program Effectiveness
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Zia, Barbara; Larson, John C.; Mostow, Allison – ERS Spectrum, 1999
An evaluation of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools' summer-school program to help raise low-performing students' mathematics achievement showed that students received little benefit. Disappointing results arose from use of teacher-centered instructional techniques. Students had little opportunity for informal thinking, exploration,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education. – 1991
Most of the federal government's support of disadvantaged young children has come through Head Start and Chapter 1 programs. Chapter 1 has mainly been used for pull-out remedial reading and mathematics programs in the elementary grades. The National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education (NAECS/SDE) is…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Federal Programs, Preschool Education
Roueche, John – Community College Frontiers, 1976
Good evaluation assessment of needs must occur before remedial programs are conceived or planned. Diagnostic testing will identify students in need of remedial work and determine the achievement levels, both with respect to academic skills and personal development, of students entering remedial programs. (Author/NHM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Evaluation Criteria, Program Development, Program Evaluation
1985
This report evaluates the 1984-85 operation of the Basic Educational Skills Tutorial Program (BEST), which is conducted by the San Diego Urban League. In a brief introduction it is explained that BEST is designed to utilize the talents of volunteers for the benefit of black and other minority youth who need out-of-the-classroom support with…
Descriptors: Black Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Minority Group Children, Program Evaluation
Kelly, Lenore – 1976
The Summer High School Remediation Program was designed to provide remedial instruction for 11th and 12th grade pupils who were two or more years below grade level in reading and/or mathematics. Instruction was provided during the day at four high schools and, in addition, one of the schools conducted an evening session. All participants attended…
Descriptors: Grade 11, Grade 12, High School Students, Program Descriptions
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Marshall, Carter L.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1975
Over its 4-year history the formal tutorial program for disadvantaged first-year medical students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, has become successful in preparing students to compete scholastically. This article assesses its effect, particularly the attitudes of students (positive), administration (supportive), and faculty…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical Students
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