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Strand, Kenneth; Werner, Luceille – 1981
The purpose of this report is to provide summary information regarding the evaluation of the Early Prevention of School Failure Project (EPSFP). Initially funded by the state of Illinois, the EPSFP encourages school districts to identify and remediate deficiencies in students which appear to be related to early school failure. Immediately…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Compensatory Education, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods
Hinckley, Ronald H., Ed.; And Others – 1979
This report on Compensatory Education (CE) examines the effect of home environment on academic achievement. Part one presents findings on the home environment and student achievement, parental awareness and participation in CE, parental involvement in the educational process, parent attitudes toward the child's education, school CE fund receipt…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Attitude Measures, Compensatory Education
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 1981
This description of federal compensatory education programs for the economically disadvantaged was prepared for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's review of national education policies. As background, the report first describes the U.S. educational system, the social and educational changes since 1954 that gave rise to…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Disabilities, Economically Disadvantaged, Educationally Disadvantaged
Gaughen, James M.; And Others – 1980
A study was conducted to consider alternative approaches and make specific recommendations for funding Programs on Pupils with Special Educational Needs (PSEN) in New York State. First, the study reviewed various methods for estimating district need including tests and socioeconomic indicators. Second, the effect of the Board of Regents 1979…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Compensatory Education, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
Aaronson, May; And Others – 1978
As a preschool screening instrument, the Preschool Preposition Test (PPT) can play an important role in the early identification of cognitive delay. PPT scores increase appropriately with chronological age. Cognitive data demonstrate impressive correlations with recognized intelligence tests (the Stanford-Binet and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Testing, Compensatory Education, Diagnostic Tests
Follins, Johnnie R. – 1979
The Diagnostic Targeted Assistance (DTA) process was developed to document the impact of the home intervention aspect of the Home School Partnership Model (HSPM), one of the models for Project Follow Through. HSPM encourages parental involvement in the learning process, in order to foster positive attitudes in parents, educators, and students…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Objectives, Basic Skills, Compensatory Education
Crane, Laura R.; Cech, Joseph – 1979
Normal curve equivalent achievement gains estimates were compared with RMC Title I evaluation Models A1 and B1. The comparison focused upon the amount of bias introduced by Model A1 when its underlying assumptions were violated. The model assumes, first, that the local school population is accurately represented by the national norm group; and…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Compensatory Education, Control Groups, Early Childhood Education
Goodwin, Judy – 1980
Philadelphia's Follow Through program in 14 schools was evaluated in terms of its educational, staff development, parent involvement, health services, and social services components. Cross-sectional reading and mathematics achievement data indicated that the Follow Through participants outperformed the non-Follow Through Title I group.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Ancillary School Services, Compensatory Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Gersten, Russell M.; Carnine, Doug – 1980
During an extensive inservice program, teachers and aides in 20 kindergarten and first grade Follow Through Classrooms were observed for mastery of the Direct Instruction Model. Two trained observers used the Direct Instruction Supervisor Code to record behavior in the fall, winter, and spring. Subjects were observed while teaching a 12 minute…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Classroom Observation Techniques, Compensatory Education, Competency Based Teacher Education
HANNAH, JOHN A.; AND OTHERS – 1967
THIS SUMMARY BRIEFLY DISCUSSES THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE U.S. COMMISSSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS REPORT ON THE EXTENT, CAUSES, IMPACT, AND REMEDIES OF RACIAL ISOLATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IT WAS FOUND THAT OF THE 1.6 MILLION NEGRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN 75 REPRESENTATIVE CITIES, 75 PERCENT ARE ENROLLED IN SCHOOLS WHICH ARE OVER 90…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Blacks, Compensatory Education
Los Angeles City Schools, CA. – 1967
THIS REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE LOS ANGELES CITY SCHOOLS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESENTS IN DETAIL THE SPECIFIC WAYS IN WHICH THE BOARD'S DIRECTIVES ON EQUALIZING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED. THE 27 DIRECTIVES DEALT WITH THE GENERAL POLICY OF EQUAL EDUCATION, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFICE OF URBAN AFFAIRS,…
Descriptors: Attendance, Board of Education Policy, Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Relations
GORMAN, NANCY; AND OTHERS – 1966
COMPENSATORY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FUNDED UNDER THE 1965 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT. AMONG THE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN REMEDIAL PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AT ALL SCHOOL LEVELS, TEACHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (INSERVICE EDUCATION, TEACHER AIDES, AND CURRICULUM GUIDES), CULTURAL ENRICHMENT…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Curriculum Guides, Demonstration Centers, Disadvantaged Youth
DODSON, DAN W. – 1966
ONLY THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION PROVIDED IN RACIALLY BALANCED SCHOOLS WILL CHILDREN OF DIFFERENT CULTURAL AND RACIAL BACKGROUNDS LEARN THE CITIZENSHIP SKILLS NEEDED IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. THE BASIC ISSUE FOR EDUCATION IS THE NEED TO PROVIDE NEGROES WITH GENUINE QUALITY EDUCATION WHICH WILL EQUIP THEM FOR ENTRY INTO THE MIDDLE CLASS LEVEL OF…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Black Education, Civil Rights, Compensatory Education
CLARK, ANN D. – 1966
THIS REPORT OF WISCONSIN'S COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROJECTS CONTAINS INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS--OPERATION AND SERVICES, DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION, SELECTION OF PROJECT EVALUATION, DESIGN, PROBLEMS, RELATION TO OTHER ESEA TITLES, COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS, COOPERATIVE PROJECTS BETWEEN DISTRICTS, SERVICES TO…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Ancillary Services, Community Action, Compensatory Education
Milwaukee Public Schools, WI. – 1967
THIS REPORT ON EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES IN THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUMMARIZES THE EFFORTS BEING MADE IN THE SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE EQUAL AND QUALITY EDUCATION. THE SECTION ON CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION CONTAINS REVIEWS OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL PROGRAM, COMPENSATORY ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS,…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Ancillary Services, Compensatory Education, Curriculum
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