Because of the pressure towards immediate implementation of innovative educational programs, evaluation emphasis has been put on the overall effectiveness of these programs. This type of research yields only yes-no answers about general effectiveness without probing into the process of education itself. More research is needed on the factors that…

There is little agreement concerning which methods of preschool intervention are most effective. In order to evaluate several approaches to early childhood education, Project Head Start, in conjunction with Project Follow Through, has initiated the Planned Variation program. This year only a pilot project is underway with eight schools…

The programs described in the documents chosen for this review might provide some answers for colleges and universities interested in establishing, or already conducting, programs for high-risk disadvantaged students. The success of these programs indicates that institutions are able to extend their educational services to high-risk students and…

In a paper given at the 1969 American Psychological Association meeting, the author pointed out that the apparent commitment of our society to the education of the young will be of questionable value until the energies and efforts of educators find a meaningful direction. Right now, the flurry of activity in educational reform for the very young…

This booklet is the product of a small but diverse group of parents and professionals who came together to try to alleviate the problems posed by the escalating struggle for power in the schools. They hope that through parent-implemented Follow Through programs, discontented members of the community can be made to feel that they have a significant…

This volume of recent studies in educational intervention includes articles by noted researchers reporting on research on Sesame Street, early intervention programs, research on planned variation in Head Start and Follow Through, evaluation of research in compensatory education for handicapped and low income children, an introduction to the…

This study was the third in a series, and its primary objective was the identification and description of successful compensatory educational programs for disadvantaged children. Programs were considered successful if they demonstrated cognitive benefits that were statistically and educationally significant. The second objective of this study was…

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of remedial courses and present placement policies and instruments. Comparisons were made in such areas as ability, interest, motivation, persistence, and performance among randomly selected groups of junior college students: (1) those needing to take remedial courses but placed in…

An investigation into the impact of a variety of compensatory programs upon black students is described. Eighteen junior college programs were described in terms of the instructional approach, the criteria for ingress into the program and egress from it, the type of credit provided, and the response of minority students to these varying…

This play, commissioned by Project Head Start, is designed to stimulate discussion and deepen understanding of key issues surrounding the confusion and conflicts that often arise when parents and professionals become entangled in disputes over "who is in charge" of the Head Start program. Guidelines for a discussion session following presentation…

A description and evaluation of Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I- funded projects in Vermont are contained in this report. Information is provided for the following areas: participation of public and private school children in each program component and for each grade level (preschool-grade 12); per pupil costs; full and part-time…

The emergence of a sequence in evaluation approaches at the local level during the decade of Title I is discussed. These recurring patterns related to objectives, evaluation designs and data collection modes reflect impact of both external factors (e.g., changes in funding guidelines) and internal factors (e.g., changes in priority needs).…

A re-analysis of evaluation data concerning the Emergency School Aid Act shows that findings of the original evaluators are open to multiple interpretations. (JKS)

Commentary is presented on the evaluation of the Emergency School Aid Act and a review of that evaluation (TM 503 672). The commentary focuses on philosophical issues and the uses of several levels of observation in data analysis. (JKS)

Describes three new rulings on Title I -- two administrative and one legislative -- that mean changes in procedures for granting federal aid for compensatory education. The administrative rulings have to do with comparability and with auditing for recovery of misspent'' funds. The legislative ruling concerns the use of census data to determine…