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Christenson, Sandra L.; Thurlow, Martha L.; Sinclair, Mary F.; Lehr, Camilla A.; Kaibel, Colleen M.; Reschly, Amy L.; Mavis, Ann; Pohl, Angie – Institute on Community Integration (NJ3), 2008
Check & Connect was created in a five year period from 1990 to 1995. The original manual, entitled "Keeping Kids in School: Using Check & Connect for Dropout Prevention" and written by David Evelo, Mary Sinclair, Christine Hurley, Sandra Christenson, and Martha Thurlow, was published in 1996 (ED398701). This newly revised Check…
Descriptors: Mentors, Intervention, Dropout Prevention, Guidelines
1991
The purpose of this quality of life training curriculum is to enhance staff's understanding of the concepts of choice, integration, and advocacy; the importance of these qualities; and how staff can promote these qualities within the daily lives of persons with developmental disabilities. The curriculum includes topics for group discussion and…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Developmental Disabilities, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Fairbairn, Kerry – 1982
This report discusses issues having a major impact on "Study Talk," the Queensland component of an Australian language development project. After first outlining the procedures and organizational structures used to set up and conduct "Study Talk," the report briefly describes methods used to evaluate project operations and…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Elementary Education, Improvement, Language Acquisition
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Goff, Peter; And Others – Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 1992
The Brunel University (England) education department worked with evaluation teams from two local education authorities to develop a faculty development program for local colleges. The origins, design, implementation, and response to the modular program are described as is the "in house consultancy" model developed by the program. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries
Guerrero, Frank; Eisler, Judith – 1986
This evaluation focused on staff development activities in mathematics, science, and computer science in New York City schools during 1985-86. Workshops for mathematics teachers and supervisors were designed to help participants implement new curricular mandates. Participants rated the training positively and felt it would be useful and had…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Software, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Caffarella, Rosemary S. – 2002
This how-to guide and resource book is designed to help in planning educational and training programs for adults in settings from the corporate sector to educational organizations. Chapters 1-3 lay the groundwork for the rest of the guide by introducing the 12-component Interactive Model of Program Planning. Chapter 1 describes adult programs and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Job Training, Models
Schmidt, Harold D.; Rodgers-Rhyme, Anne – 1988
This staff development program offers practices for K-8 educators who wish to be more effective in responding to the needs of all students, including students with mild exceptional educational needs. The program consists of seven 2.5 hour workshops which include short presentations, readings, and large and small group discussions. Effective…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Hale, Denise; Brown, Glyn; Amwake, Lynn – SERVE Regional Educational Laboratory for the Southeast, 2005
This training is designed to help learners improve their transition processes through more effective planning, implementation, and evaluation. By the end of training, participants should be able to: (1) form a comprehensive transition team; (2) initiate a needs assessment process; and (3) explain how to conduct a focus group; (4) initiate a…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Transitional Programs, Young Children, School Readiness
Further Education Unit, London (England). – 1984
This document, which is based on a survey of over 500 staff members involved in approximately 150 work experience programs in the United Kingdom, deals with developing work experience programs and training the staff involved in these programs. The research project on which this document is based is briefly described. The first major section deals…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Check Lists, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Criteria
Schlechty, Phillip; And Others – 1983
A study is reported that examined the way staff development functions in schools, the effects of staff development, and the interaction between staff development and other activities and conditions in school systems. The study took place in a large urban school district (in the Southeast) that is heavily committed to and involved in staff…
Descriptors: Coordination, Educational Cooperation, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Billings, Karen J. – 1985
This handbook is designed to provide teachers and administrators at the district and school level with a set of procedures for gathering information about the major components of a computer education program and for using the information to develop conclusions and recommendations regarding the components of the program. The four major components…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrators, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
American Society for Training and Development, Ames, IA. Iowa Chapter. – 1987
Based on a needs assessment survey of American Society for Training and Development members, this sourcebook provides practical information for trainers in business and industry. The guide is organized in five chapters: "Program Evaluation: A Model for Technical Programs" (Dan Gehler); "Transfer of Training: Readiness--Have We Thought about It"…
Descriptors: Career Development, Industrial Training, Job Training, Management Development
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1985
This guide to designing an effective second language instructional program in the public schools provides parents, community leaders, and school personnel with practical guidelines for reviewing current foreign language instructional programs and for introducing changes in the curriculum that are in line with the emphasis on communication. An…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Communication Skills, Cultural Education, Curriculum Development
Harri-Augstein, Sheila; Webb, Ian M. – 1995
This publication shows step-by-step how trainers may use self-organized learning (SOL) to achieve real and lasting change within an organization at all levels. Each of the eight chapters begins with an "agenda board" outlining the contents and ends with a section featuring suggested activities for developing the skills. An introduction…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Change Strategies, Educational Psychology
Weslo, Licht, Trudy; And Others – 1993
This report presents evaluative information of the effectiveness of the Career Awareness and Resource Education (Project CARE) program in New York City. The program served 346 students of limited English proficiency. Participating students received instruction in English as a second language ESL, native language arts (NLA), the content areas, and…
Descriptors: Attendance, Career Awareness, Career Education, Citizenship Education
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