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Mattera, Gloria; And Others – 1968
To help provide the best kind of learning environment for migrant children is the intent of this handbook. Historical, economical, and environmental information that is essential to understanding and working effectively with these children is presented. Suggestions for initiating, conducting, and evaluating a summer program are offered, as well as…
Descriptors: Agencies, Background, Community Involvement, Day Care
Capizzano, Jeffrey; Bischoff, Kendra; Woodroffe, Nicola; Chaplin, Duncan – Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., 2007
Based on positive results from a previous evaluation of a summer learning intervention, the current report describes the specific elements of the successful program so it can be replicated, and investigates potential barriers to implementation and replication. The study estimated impacts of the program overall; the authors could not identify which…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Psychoeducational Methods, Acceleration (Education), Summer Programs
ENGEL, SOPHIE; KERNOHAN, FRANCES K. – 1967
ORIGINALLY CONCERNED WITH THE EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN A DEPRESSED NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM CHANGED ITS FOCUS IN 1961 TO STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO DEAL WITH ITS OWN PROBLEMS. DURING THE FIRST YEAR, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT WAS IMPEDED BY STAFF TURNOVER AND RESISTANCE TO THE…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Leaders, Community Recreation Programs