This evaluative history of New York City's recent experiments in public education documents three projects: Ocean Hill-Brownsville, IS 201, and Two Bridges. This study employs a process oriented and a qualitative methodology which relies most on field observation and participant-observers. The Institute study observed the new community boards,…

Individuals or groups interested in conducting follow-up studies of former students should find this document helpful. A follow-up study is a procedure for accumulating pertinent data from or about individuals after they have had similar or comparable experience. Generally the follow-up study should obtain information which assists in determining…

A long-range study was designed to measure the effectiveness of a training methodology called high intensity training to prepare workers for higher level jobs in less time than traditional training methods. The subjects of the study are six organizations, 68 trainees, nine supervisors, and six management personnel; three to eight months after…

Based on Auerback's study of the present structures and processes of the Work Incentive (WIN) Program, the Model WIN System is a portrayal of what the program would look like if a number of suggested changes were made. Its purpose is to envision an "ideal" system within reasonable constraints and limitations. This report presents the…

This report reviews "Sesame Street's" development of procedure and materials for the 1970-1971 season with emphasis on the social goals of cooperation, conflict resolution, and realization of differing perspectives. These goals mark a departure from the first year of programing which emphasized cognitive learning objectives. Research…

The research reported in this publication assesses the relationship of the receipt of the College Science Improvement Project (COSIP) funds by an institution to the academic performance and the educational, vocational, and scientific aspirations of undergraduates at that institution. This was a longitudinal study involving the distribution of…

Two pre-service science teacher education programs, one (project) utilizing classroom experience in urban and suburban schools prior to student teaching and the other (non-project) based on methods courses and other university courses with little early classroom experience before student teaching were compared by administering questionnaires and…

The study focuses on the effectiveness of adult basic education under the Manpower Development and Training Act (MDTA). The investigation is a case study of the MDTA adult basic education program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Background material on basic education for adults is provided as well as a short history of the federal government's involvement…

The feasibility of and disparity between pronouncement and actual practice in secondary school developmental programs are discussed. The author states that, while systematic development of reading competencies and interests are the purported goals, the actual status of developmental reading varies greatly as reported in various studies. Smith…

The materials and procedures used by the Fountain Valley School District, California, to implement their reading program are described. Included are a description of the reading principles on which the program is based and information on methodology and organizational procedures. Also described are lists of state-adopted texts, summaries of basic…

Rather than adding more and more programs for special education and more and more special personnel, the new Texas State Plan for Special Education emphasizes attention to the needs of exceptional children within the normal classroom whenever possible. Part of this program is the inservice training of regular teachers so that they can provide the…

The Institute held at Queens College was designed to contribute to the improvement of library services to children and young adults with minority group orientation and/or socially disadvantaged status. The focus was upon providing better materials for Black, Indian, Mexican, Oriental and Puerto Rican Americans by improving the ability of…

This study attempts to obtain an evaluation of the graduate training of the University of Georgia Ph.D. graduates along with a measure of how well they have done since graduating from the University. Information was obtained by means of a questionnaire to the Ph.D. graduates who received their degree from the University between 1966-70. This…

A multimedia course in economic analysis was developed and used in conjunction with the United States Naval Academy. (See ED 043 790 and ED 043 791 for the final reports of the project evaluation and development model.) This document provides a detailed outline of the contents of the final evaluation program plan and brief notes about the contents…

An educational program assessment of the University Without Walls (UWW), located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and known as "Flaming Rainbow," was presented in this document. The evaluation was conducted during March 27-30, 1973. The 6 American Indian participants, who are financially supported by the Bureau of Indian Affairs' (BIA) Higher Education…