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Download full textComptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1975
Adult basic education programs in California, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia were reviewed to assess the progress made by the programs in reducing illiteracy. The programs' management was also evaluated. It was found that although some positive achievements have been made, the program successfully reaches only a small fraction of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Norton City School Board, VA. – 1973
The DILENOWISCO Educational Cooperative designed the Four I's Project (intervention, introduction, investigation, and involvement) and the K-12 Career Education Program for Norton City in an effort to assist in solving some of the educational problems existing in this isolated central Appalachian area of Virginia. The two projects are discussed…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Planning, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Prevention
Wells, Warren – Agricultural Education, 1974
A grogram has been designed which permits Virginia vocational teachers to exchange work experience with people in the area of business and industry in their respective teaching disciplines. There are several advantages to the program. (AG)
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Personnel Policy, School Business Relationship, Vocational Education Teachers
Swartz, George W.; Eanes, George A., Jr. – School Shop, 1976
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Educational Programs, Facility Planning, School Funds
BRAZZIEL, WILLIAM F. – 1964
THE VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION IDENTIFIED AND CONTACTED 314 MEN FOR ENROLLMENT IN RETRAINING PROGRAMS. THESE MEN, AGES 21 TO 65, WERE COMPARED ON THE BASIS OF THEIR ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS WERE (1) A 52-WEEK COURSE IN BRICK MASONRY, AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS, SHEET METAL WORK, ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY, OR…
Descriptors: Age, Attitude Measures, Communication Problems, Educational Attitudes
Greer, Roberta; And Others – Audiovisual Instruction, 1973
A description of an elementary level ethnic studies program in the Richmond, Virginia, Public Schools. (HB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
National Field Research Center Inc., Iowa City, IA. – 1977
This report presents existing workforce levels, training programs and career potentials and develops staffing level projections (1976-1982) based on available information for the State of Virginia. The study concerns itself with the environmental pollution control areas of air, noise, potable water, pesticides, radiation, solid waste, wastewater,…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Career Opportunities, Educational Programs, Energy
Westhead, E. C.; And Others – 1971
A survey was conducted of Virginia public school programs during 1970-71 for children with either learning disabilities (LD) or emotional disturbances (ED). Six survey questions covered demographic information, nature of children served, actual function of teachers' roles, referral and placement procedures, and administrative planning and…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Demography, Educational Programs, Emotional Disturbances
Woodbury, Charles A., Jr.; And Others. – 1970
Assignment of ESEA Title III monies to State agencies mandates a research model for needs assessment to facilitate interstate comparisons and generalizations. Theoretical postulates for and empirical evidence from the Virginia Needs Assessment Project suggest a prototype design, moving in three phases from ideas into program outcomes. Phase I…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Cognitive Processes, Educational Innovation, Educational Needs
Parks, David J.; Leffel, Linda G. – 1973
The current literature on year-round education is replete with feasibility studies; reports on operational programs; and thoughtful consideration of the potential effects of year-round education on the community, school, family, and child. Lay boards of education are frequently asked to make decisions on whether to implement year-round programs on…
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Board of Education Policy, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Administration
