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Bernacchio, Charles; Perry, Susan – 1992
A collaborative training initiative for promoting best practices in early intervention was evaluated as part of a statewide outreach grant funded by the Early Education Program for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education and conducted by the Maine Bureau of Children with Special Needs. Project Reach ME developed and conducted…
Descriptors: Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Jonides, John; And Others – 1992
An evaluation was done of the first year of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), which is designed not only to teach students about research and/or certain academic topics, but also to facilitate the identification of minority students with the university. This second aim is based on…
Descriptors: Black Students, College Freshmen, College Sophomores, Dropout Prevention
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. Literacy Office. – 1992
This guide contains forms designed to help adult literacy programs in Manitoba to formulate their development plans for the next year. An introductory section discusses the purpose of the program evaluation that precedes the writing of the development plan. Section I focuses on writing the development plan after completion of all sections of the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Check Lists
Tesauro-Jackson, Pat; And Others – 1992
This set of effectiveness indicators is intended to assist Colorado communities and agencies to evaluate themselves regarding processes for the identification of young children (birth to age 5) with disabilities. First, a statement of values stresses proactivity, family empowerment, and outcome orientation. Specific effectiveness indicators are…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Early Identification
Dixon, Moss; Martin, Anne – 1990
The report evaluates the Australian Second Language Learning Program, intended to promote introduction and expansion of second language learning in Australian elementary and secondary schools. The assessment was conducted after 2 years of the 4-year program development phase. The report consists of an executive summary and three main parts,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Change Strategies, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Serow, Robert; And Others – 1994
Carolina PALS (Programmed Alternative Learning for Students) is a program designed to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of students with mild disabilities in grades 3-10, by having one special education teacher and one regular teacher share teaching in the regular classroom. In 1992-93, the program operated in 50 schools, reaching…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Mild Disabilities
Freeman, John A.; And Others – 1994
In 1993 the National Science Foundation awarded a Louisiana Parish a grant to fund a program to enhance science education in the elementary schools in the school district. Two teachers in each elementary school were to be trained as science mentors or lead teachers receiving instruction in physical science content, hands-on science programs, and…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Tippie, John L.; Rice, Eric – 1994
Patterned after a previously successful Laborers-Associated General Contractors model named the Construction Skills Training Program, a demonstration project was implemented at five regional training centers. At least eight courses were created, combined, or revised. Four full-length audiovisual support pieces were completed. Three courses were…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Building Trades, Comparative Analysis, Construction Industry
Westat, Inc., Rockville, MD. – 1994
The Special Issues Analysis Center (SIAC), as a technical support center, provides assistance to the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (OBEMLA) of the Department of Education. Its purpose is to support OBEMLA in serving the needs of limited-English-proficient (LEP) students. In this role, SIAC carries out data entry and…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Bilingual Education, Databases, Educational Improvement
Cichon, Donald J.; Huston, Maryana H. – 1993
In response to high demand for English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction among the community's Chinese-speaking population, the Quincy School Community Council (Massachusetts) developed the Take And Give (TAG) program, in which graduates of the highest-level ESL classes were trained as peer tutors for students at the lowest instructional…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Chinese, English (Second Language)
D'Agostino, Jerome – 1994
Technical problems with norm-referenced achievement testing that can lead to the erroneous evaluation of schools for Chapter 1 Program improvement is discussed, and an alternative testing model is presented. The history of Chapter 1 testing and evaluation policies is briefly reviewed, and problems with the norm-referenced model are explored. Data…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Assessment, Educationally Disadvantaged
Kraemer, Jacqueline – 1993
This six-part guide offers practical advice for the establishment and management of a family-support program, including discussions about typical problems and the ways practitioners have chosen to resolve them. This volume, Part 1, defines collaboration and draws distinctions among different collaborative stages. Topics explored include…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Change Strategies, Comprehensive Programs, Cooperation
Holt, Daniel D., Ed. – 1994
A discussion of family literacy projects focuses on alternatives to traditional methods of program evaluation. In the first chapter, the distinction between standardized and alternative assessments is clarified and the special evaluation needs of family literacy projects are highlighted. The remainder of the handbook is intended to help program…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Classroom Observation Techniques, English (Second Language), Family Literacy
Newbill, Sharon L. – 1992
This document looks at the Kansas City, Missouri, Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts Magnet High School's three-year implementation of the magnet theme of the Long-Range Magnet School Plan. In addition to the core curriculum, five theme strands (visual arts, music, theater, creative writing, and dance) were offered to 9th through 11th grade…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Art Education, Creative Writing, Dance Education
Dowdell, Graham – 1994
A project explored and addressed the communication barriers to union participation of stewards and members of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU). A questionnaire was developed and distributed to over 300 ACTWU members; 153 responded. Other commitments and communication skills were identified as key barriers to greater…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Communication Skills
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