This is the final annual report of a 4-year (1997-2001) third-party evaluation of the Structure of Intellect (SOI) Model Schools Pilot Program in Oregon. The SOI program was developed based on the learning theories and Structure of Intellect Model attributed to J. Guilford. The program used a combination of structured curriculum in the form of…

Success by Eight is a pilot program of the Fairfax County (Virginia) Public Schools for students in kindergarten through grade 2. The initiative is designed to provide a group of six pilot schools with training and additional resources in implementing a specific set of components to prepare students for the third grade. These components are: (1)…

This report presents the findings of year 2 (July 1998-June 1999) of the third-party evaluation of the effectiveness of the Oregon Structure of Intellect (SOI) Model Schools Pilot Program, a program based on the learning theories and Structure of Intellect model attributed to J. Guilford. The SOI program, developed by R. and M. Meeker, uses a…

This document comprises the five 1997-1988 issues of a newsletter published to disseminate information and resources to child care providers and administrators. The Fall 1997 issue discusses advocating on behalf of children. It lists five steps to take to speak out for children. The Winter 1997-1998 issue discusses mentoring. Mentoring programs…

An individualized program learning approach to junior high career exploration follows Pontiac, Michigan's elementary school career development program. Objectives, rationales, and some background of the program's development are included. (MS)

Dropout rates and employment problems are subsiding in Memphis due to a career education program started under Project SPAN in twenty target schools. The program evolves from grade one through high school and includes such things as field trips, films, speakers, work study programs, computer assisted career information, and job placement. (DS)

Eight years of developmental work at Mt. San Jacinto College have demonstrated that individualized instruction for vocational education is possible, practical, cost effective, and necessary today. Currently in use at Mt. San Jacinto are individualized instruction, open enrollment, continuous progression, prescriptive education, mini courses, and a…

Describes the main features of four experimental solar heating plans to be installed in four different schools in Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Virginia. (Author/DN)

Author attempts to determine whether testing perpetuates a misevaluation of children's abilities. (Editor/RK)

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of a behavioral program and a therapist manual that have been developed from a series of research projects conducted at the University of Utah Counseling Services over the last three years. (Author)

Article focuses on the interlocking of content and teaching, horizontal impact of social studies on other subjects, effect of curriculum on personality, and changes in cognitive and affective behavior. (Author)

Discusses a financial counseling clinic which utilizes undergraduate students as volunteer consultants. (SB)

This project, undertaken as a pilot study, was a joint venture of the seven commissions on higher education of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. In total, ten programs were reviewed in Madrid and two programs in Strasbourg. (Author)

Research reported supported in part by grants from the Ford Foundation and the U.S. Office of Education to the University of Pittsburgh's Learning Research and Development Center. (RS)