Describes major program elements of the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)--a developmental education program at St. Edward's University, Texas, serving a population of migrant and seasonal farmworker families. Outlines steps necessary to receive funding and legislative support for developmental education programs. (DR)

Discusses using the dialogue as a major part of a reading program for reluctant readers to enhance the self-concept, motivation, and skill development of students. (JM)

A vignette about a reading program operated by Sylvan Learning Systems for seventh- and eighth-grade remedial reading students at a school in Washington, D.C. (MLF)

Discusses how after a Supplemental Instruction program is up and running, it is useful to have a health check-up to see how vigorous the program is. Points out that the impacts of SI programs are diminished when activities are reduced. Presents a health checklist based on the elements of a fully functioning Supplemental Instruction program. (MZ)

Thirteen children (age 8-14) with an auditory-linguistic subtype of learning disability participated for 1 year in a Tomatis Program of auditory training and were assessed in a 2-year follow-up study. Results fail to support educational efficacy of the program but do support the efficacy of less exotic remedial procedures. (Author/JDD)

Year-long schedules can eliminate summer learning loss. Year-round schools also benefit students with varied learning needs, provide intersession remediation and enrichment opportunities, help second-language students learn English, maintain student interest in learning, feature ongoing extracurricular activities, and offer periodic staff…

Analyzes observational research in traditional remedial classrooms and published Reading Recovery procedures to formulate 15 guidelines for evaluating and improving any remedial reading program. Discusses the extent to which traditional remedial programs and Reading Recovery programs follow exemplary teaching practices known to be associated with…

Examines the concept of induction for beginning school managers and offers a series of alternative purposes, including remediation, orientation, and socialization. Distinguishes among three kinds of socialization (anticipatory, professional, and organizational). Precedes this discussion by considering various definitions of induction, along with…

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,…

Examines Marilyn Sternglass's "Time to Know Them" in light of the troublesome trend in decreased funding for remedial programs that is emerging in colleges across the nation. Uncovers a complex network of factors contributing to the development of students as complex thinkers and mature writers. Paints a clear picture of students struggling but…

About 5 to 15 percent of teachers in 2.7 million public-education classrooms are marginal or incompetent. Assistance plans offer structure, purpose, and remedial help. Plans have six components: definition of the problem, statement of objectives, intervention strategies, a timeline, data-collection procedures, and final judgment. (MLH)

A survey of 150 first-year nursing students indicated that 65% had been referred to the learning development center. Older students admitted through nontraditional access points were more likely to self-refer; younger students were more reluctant to access learning support resources, although they lacked effective learning strategies. (SK)

Discusses major challenges facing California's education system. By spring 2002, academic subject scores will be fed into the Academic Performance Index. Standards scores will be reported by performance levels. The high-school exit exam will be mandatory in 2004. Equity and implementation issues are discussed. (MLH)