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Jensen, Gina – 1997
A pilot study analyzed oral interpretation ballots collected at two college forensics tournaments to determine the average number and classifications of comments on the ballots. A total of 1,737 comments from 304 ballots of oral interpretation events (prose, poetry, program, duo, and dramatic) were analyzed. Results indicated a mean of 5.71…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Debate, Debate Format, Higher Education
Garnett, Donna M.; Cuciti, Peggy L.; Badar, Christine; Kauerz, Kristie; Proctor, Kaylene – 1999
The Consolidated Child Care Pilot Projects were established by the Colorado General Assembly in 1997, and designed to help local communities to address critical needs for full-day, full-year child care services in partnership with welfare reform. This report describes the context for the project, details the pilot programs, and profiles the 12…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Day Care, Financial Support, Pilot Projects
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Palzer, Doris M. – NASSP Bulletin, 1975
Author described a program designed to provide additional help in the school district by using the knowledge, skills, and expertise of parent volunteers. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Parent Influence, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Pilot Projects
Miller, Alexandra K.; And Others – 1990
An introductory section providing background information on the Virginia Department of Education's (VaDOE) pilot education project for 4-year-olds is followed by discussion of the project and its evaluation. Discussion also concerns the forms of collaboration that are likely to increase the use of data by three classes of information users,…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Pilot Projects, Preschool Education, Program Evaluation
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Parker, Steve; Essary, Kathy – RQ, 1975
A pilot study at the University of Arkansas proved the success of a manual system of selective dissemination of information for researchers. Forms, a summary of activities, and an evaluative questionnaire are included. (LS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Information Dissemination, Information Services, Library Research
Fiscus, Keith E. – Agr Educ Mag, 1969
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Pilot Projects
Hungerman, Ann D.; And Others – 1976
A list of 86 instructional competencies in the categories of instruction, school and classroom management and environment, and student guidance services were identified by teachers and principals. The validation of these competencies was accomplished through comparison and consensus. An instructional alternative system was designed by using a…
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Models, Perception, Pilot Projects
STEWART, JEFFREY R., JR. – 1967
THIS PROJECT WAS CONDUCTED TO STUDY, GATHER DATA FROM, AND REPORT ON THE SUCCESS OF THE OPERATIONS OF PILOT PROGRAMS IN RECORDKEEPING, BOOKKEEPING, AND ACCOUNTING WHICH HAD BEEN IN TRIAL OPERATION DURING THE PREVIOUS ACADEMIC YEAR IN THREE VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOLS. ONE URBAN, ONE SUBURBAN, AND ONE RURAL SCHOOL TOOK PART IN THE PILOT STUDY. THE…
Descriptors: Achievement, Business Education, Computers, High Schools
CAMPBELL, MARION M.; AND OTHERS – 1966
AN EVALUATION OF THE CURRICULUM AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL FOR TRAINABLE CHILDREN, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, WAS MADE BY A COMMITTEE INCLUDING TEACHERS, THE PRINCIPAL, AND AN ADMINISTRATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION. FOLLOWING A SURVEY OF THE LITERATURE ON TEAM TEACHING OF THE HANDICAPPED, THE SLOVER SCHOOL, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA, WAS…
Descriptors: Children, Curriculum Guides, Moderate Mental Retardation, Pilot Projects
LINKOUS, L.W. – 1967
DURING THE 1965-66 SCHOOL YEAR, 20 CLASSES FOR THE EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED (IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS, AND HOSPITALS) ENROLLED 253 CHILDREN IN THIS PILOT PROGRAM. EVIDENCE OF NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION WAS FOUND IN 37 PERCENT OF THE STUDENTS. PSYCHIATRISTS CATEGORIZED THE STUDENTS AS HAVING TRANSIENT SITUATIONAL PERSONALITY DISORDERS…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Emotional Disturbances, Pilot Projects
LOPEZ, LEO – 1966
THE CALIFORNIA MCATEER ACT AUTHORIZED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 2-YEAR PILOT PROJECT AIMED AT UNCOVERING METHODS OF ENCOURAGING CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL UNTIL GRADUATION. SELECTION OF 16,000 DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS FROM 24 SCHOOL DISTRICTS WAS BASED UPON THE STUDENT'S SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND, HIS ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL, AND…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Cultural Enrichment, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Prevention
Riggs, Fred W. – 1980
Prepared as part of the Unesco INTERCONCEPT pilot project, this study tests the relevance of a set of guidelines for the design of glossaries in the social sciences. The Library of Congress "Glossary of Library Networking" was chosen for this purpose. This paper discusses the analytic problem of glossary design in relation to its…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Formative Evaluation, Glossaries, Guidelines
Los Angeles City Schools, CA. Research and Development Section. – 1968
This volume contains evaluation reports of 1967-68 elementary school activities in the Los Angeles Unified School District, funded under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Included are all components which continued throughout the school year or were extended into the 1968 summer session. Elementary level activities, serving…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Pilot Projects
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. – 1968
The elementary guidance program aims at providing developmental, preventive, and remedial services, with the major emphasis on the developmental phase. The experiences in the pilot programs of elementary guidance in Louisiana have demonstrated that effective guidance services in the elementary school are contingent upon an understanding, willing,…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Inservice Education, Pilot Projects
Rosenbluth, Leon – 1975
A recent broadcast on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) entitled "The Incredible Maching" showed that public television is capable of reaching a large audience. To further explore its potential to reach larger audiences, PBS has subscribed to public opinion polls to become more systematically aware of wants, desires, needs, and dreams…
Descriptors: Audiences, Pilot Projects, Programing (Broadcast), Public Television
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