The overall objective of the Satellite Technology Demonstration (STD) was to test the feasibility of delivering television Programing via satellite to isolated, rural locations. Community members at various STD sites were surveyed to determine how they felt about a variety of topics which were planned for an adult evening series. Topics in…

A case study, in-depth description, and analysis of a youth tutoring youth program are presented in this document. The approach used in preparing the study--mainly utilizing participant observation, site visits, and structured interviews--are detailed in a separate chapter. This is followed by a chapter of background information in which the…

This evaluation of Project Special Elementary Education for the Disadvantaged (SEED) sought to assess the impact of SEED instruction upon students enrolled in disadvantaged schools (grades three to six) in four major study areas: mathematics achievement, interest in math and other school subjects, motivation, and self concept. In addition, the…

The purpose of the Nogales (Arizona) dropout prevention program was to include business, government, labor, and community groups in a collaborative program to provide intermediate and secondary schools with access to the resources of private and public employers. The primary objectives of the project were to achieve a 50% reduction of the dropout…

The Buffalo career education project is presented in two parts, the final report and the summary evaluation. The components of the program described and analyzed in the report are: (1) infusion of career concepts into the existing curriculum; (2) vocational skill training for entry jobs; (3) business, labor, and industry contribution to career…

This report comes out of the 1974 Teacher Corps Conference, which was held to acquaint Teacher Corps personnel with new ideas to enhance their abilities to train interns to work with children with special needs. The first part of the report is composed of 18 speeches on topics such as: community involvement in education, ethnic diversity,…

The document describes the process and presents the results of a field test of the Management Information System for Occupational Education (MISOE) Census Data System (CDS) Fall Reports. The data system was designed to collect and store basic census data (mandated State and Federal) for all occupational programs in Massachusetts and to meet all of…

Presented is the final report of a demonstration project in Child Advocacy operated in a rural area of a large suburban county. A discussion of the project's history focuses on such topics as the formation of an interagency task force for emotionally disturbed youth, funding possibilities, needs assessment, and the introduction of a local family…

The Satellite Technology Demonstration (STD) represented a cooperative and complex effort involving federal, regional, state and local interests and demonstrated the feasibility of media distribution by communication satellite of social services for rural audiences. As part of a comprehensive evaluation plan, the summative data base was augmented…

The Colorado Migrant Education Program seeks to identify and meet the specific educational needs of all migrant children in the State. In providing comprehensive services to migrant students, Colorado has organized and operated its migrant educational program around the following basic program aspects: (1) conducting a year-round, statewide…

The publication's purpose is to suggest procedures and activities for implementing the accommodation phase career education objectives for the Iowa demonstration project. The document is a reference for teachers at the intermediate level and is intended for use in planning classroom activities to meet career education objectives and the needs of…

The purpose of the publication is to suggest procedures and activities for implementing awareness phase career education objectives written for the Iowa demonstration project. It can be used as a reference for primary level teachers in planning classroom activities to meet career education objectives and the needs of their students and community.…

The career information centers described in the publication were developed for schools participating in the Iowa exemplary project. It is the purpose of the document to suggest solutions to three basic questions: (1) How will prospective materials be identified and obtained? (2) How can available materials best be displayed in order to maximize…

Described is the 1971-72 Mark Twain School (Montgomery County, Maryland) staff development institute at which 38 regular classroom teachers were trained in individualized psychoeducational programing for emotionally disturbed adolescents with learning difficulties whose needs could not be met in regular secondary school programs. Five chapters…

Described and evaluated is the 1972-73 Mark Twain Internship Program, a demonstration project to train teachers of emotionally disturbed adolescents who experience learning and human relations difficulties. It is noted that the program was sponsored by the Montgomery County, Maryland public school system and was funded under Title IV, Education of…