The organization of adult basic education (ABE) in Thailand is outlined, including instructor training, curriculum building, government objectives, and evaluation and administration of ABE programs. (SK)

Citations and abstracts are provided for two documents from the ERIC collection dealing with career education programs for developmental students: (1) Javen's evaluation of the Career Center at Imperial Valley College (ED 142 705) and (2) Carney's investigation of a career developmental workshop for emotionally disadvantaged students (ED 072 367).…

Examined the concerns of regular class teachers who were the primary instructors for educable mentally retarded pupils and educationally handicapped children. Different teacher response patterns were identified, and teachers were found to be somewhat less comfortable with the retarded than with the educationally handicapped child. (Author)

It is indicated that, although the scores [obtained on both tests] are significantly correlated, the tests yield significantly different scores with the Lorge-Thorndike consistently overestimating the WISC-R full scale I.Q. (Author)

Responses from 201 of 254 urban secondary business students revealed that they form perceptions of work and careers based on school awareness and work expectation, work awareness and supports, and career choice and work preparation. Grades, current employment, mother's education level, and postgraduation plans were significant in explaining…

Examines the historical blighting of African-American slaves' minds, which stripped them of their African culture. Examines the effect on African-American children, as well as other children of color. Offers suggestions for coping with the problems of modern schools in terms of respecting and teaching these children that the system is the problem,…

For disadvantaged youth who leave school without vocational qualifications, as well as unskilled 20-30 year olds, a combination of work and initial vocational training is an especially suitable strategy. Constant supportive counseling and adapted examinations would also help. (SK)

Teachers at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, schools are developing a new approach to Title I, the federal program for disadvantaged students. Included are high academic standards, ongoing professional development, and developing a long-range plan. A sidebar lists web sites that offer information on Title I programs, especially effective schoolwide…

Describes South Carolina's new state early childhood program, First Steps to School Readiness. Includes a profile of the state's at-risk child population, noting poverty and education risk indicators, and describing key program components. The article discusses program oversight, local program partnerships, program funding mechanisms, and local…

Los Angeles children who attend the 8-week summer day camp spend 2 hours a day learning how to read. The rest of the time is spent playing sports, doing art activities, and taking field trips. The program is replicated in other school districts. (MLF)

In the rush to use technology for instructional delivery, the support and guidance needs of adult students, especially those with low levels of education, can be neglected. A student-centered approach should start where people are and technology should be used when appropriate. (SK)

Investigates the efficacy of a parent training intervention on increasing the duration, frequency, and quality of book reading between six parents and their children. Five of six children improved their reading regularity and duration, and all subjects demonstrated improvements in the quality of interactive book reading. Strengths and limitations…

Reviews "Overcoming Risk: An Annotated Bibliography of Publications Developed by ERIC Clearinghouses," by Wendy Schwartz and Craig Howley which also contains two critical essays on the definition and measurement of risk. In addition, the bulletin contains an index of "fugitive literature" related to rural education and small…

The language minority label masks the complex linguistic and educational needs of the labeled groups. Equity and assessment issues and knowledge about language-minority education must inform standards. National standards must not be used as a tool of opposition to cultural and linguistic diversity. (SK)

Describes a study examining the level and extent of support services available to developmental students at 101 2-year institutions in the southeastern United States. Reports that 91.1% of the institutions offered some type of services for developmental learners, including tutoring, counseling, computer-assisted instruction, audio-visual support,…