The children of migratory agricultural workers and fishers are extremely disadvantaged and more likely than their nonmigratory peers to live in poverty and experience disconnected educational experiences that can hinder their educational progress and success. Congress established the Migrant Education Program (MEP) in 1966 through an amendment to…

This document includes seven technical appendices that accompany the full report, "Study of the Implementation of the ESEA Title I -- Part C Migrant Education Program." The appendices include the following: (1) Appendix A: Statutory Provisions for the Migrant Education Program; (2) Appendix B: A Brief History of the Migrant Student…

Data from middle schools (n = 219), high schools (n = 200), and combined middle and high schools (n = 20) were used to examine individual- and school-level factors within a multilevel model associated with an increased risk of suspension for minority students and students with disabilities. Results indicate that the individual-level variables of…

Reports on characteristics of summer-term projects for migrant students, types of services offered, and student records systems. About 1,700 Migrant Education-Basic Grant Program projects operated in 1998, serving approximately 262,000 migrant students. Most of the projects were small, and almost all provided academic instruction. (Author/SLD)

This paper presents the results of a study that was conducted to determine the effects of court ordered desegregation on student attendance and mobility. The study documented and isolated the attendance and mobility patterns of Title I children, with similar attention given to the attendance and mobility patterns on non-Title I children and…

This program evaluation report of 1968-69 Title I ESEA activity in Cincinnati Public Schools is a survey of a number of global measures of the characteristics of pupils, parents, and school personnel in target schools. Measurements reported do not focus on pupils served directly by the program, but on the impact on a larger scale on the total…

Highlighting the fact that a different concept in delivery is required to provide educational programs and services to mobile populations, this paper describes the special educational needs of mobile students, gives the legislative history that has led to creation of an administrative structure to fulfill those needs, and suggests policies and…

This report describes the distribution of Seattle, Washington's low achieving students for 1978-79 as expected after desegregation. Attention is paid to the effect of desegregation on Title I services. Major topics addressed are the demographic characteristics of low achievers, and the changes in Title I eligibility resulting from the…

Focusing on the roles of organized interest groups and cooperative alliances in constructing a migrant/mobile education system, this paper analyzes the major policy struggles encountered in building the migrant education program during its first 14 years and points out the program's direction for future growth. After a discussion of the basic…

The Washington state Title I Migrant Program Evaluation project is a feasibility study designed to assess the suitability of existing normed criterion referenced tests to measuring mathematics achievement at grades four, five, and six. Objectives include judging the technical qualities and content of several normed criterion referenced tests;…

Options are suggested for using and expanding upon the RMC models for evaluating the effectiveness of Title I mastery learning programs with planned high turnover of students. Examples are given of uses of the diagnostic and reporting systems for program planning and decision making. It is suggested that consideration be given to: (1) determining…

Learning to read is a complex process and necessitates continuity in the school environment -- the factor of primary concern in this study. Three objectives are noted: (1) to determine differences in reading achievement between fifth grade pupils who have been in the same school since the third grade (non-mobile), and those fifth grade pupils who…

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TASK FORCE REPORTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUMS FOR INTERMEDIATE (MIDDLE) SCHOOLS ARE EVALUATED IN THIS STUDY. A TEAM OF EDUCATORS AND CONTENT SPECIALISTS EXAMINED THE MATERIAL WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF SPECIALLY PREPARED GUIDELINES AND THE PREVIOUSLY STATED OBJECTIVES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS--TO DEVELOP THE INSIGHTS,…

The purpose of this document is to present, in summary fashion, statistical information on the status of public education in Miami-Dade County. Information is provided in the areas of organization, educational programs and services, achievement, and other outcomes of schooling. Also included are multi-year statistics on student population,…

The purpose of this document is to present, in summary fashion, statistical information on the status of public education in Miami-Dade County. Information is provided in the areas of organization, educational programs and services, achievement, and other outcomes of schooling. Also included are multi-year statistics on student population,…