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Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1979
Descriptions are given of model programs for the prevention of drug abuse. (JD)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Health Programs, Information Networks, Outreach Programs
Dierdorff, William H. – School Business Affairs, 1994
Research verified that school business administrators generally agree with the Association of School Business Officials International and Danforth Foundation model curriculum for school business administrators. Samples of 466 school business officials, 100 superintendents, and 100 representatives from educational administration programs were…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Reecer, Marcia – Science and Children, 1987
Reviews exemplary examples of science programs and curricula. Cites and describes programs identified as noteworthy in: "The Search for Excellence in Science Education"; "National Diffusion Network"; "National Science Resources Center"; and "National Science Foundation." (ML)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Federal Programs
Gefen, Raphael – English Teachers' Journal (Israel), 1992
A new collection of more than 130 English textbooks authorized for use in Israeli schools is discussed in terms of quantity, regulations for use, criteria and principles for authorization, and outlook for the year 2000. A list of approved textbooks for the 1992-93 school year in grades 6 through 12 is included. (LB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Second Language Instruction
Scheffler, Winnie – American Education, 1980
A widely adopted National Diffusion Network program, Diagnostic Prescriptive Arithmetic, teaches elementary arithmetic skills through games and other concept-building activities. Practical math applications and problem-solving techniques are emphasized. (SK)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Concept Teaching, Demonstration Programs, Educational Games
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Baker, Octave V. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1979
This article presents the criteria developed by the American Institutes for Research to select evaluated exemplary career education projects across the nation for submission to the Joint Dissemination and Review Panel (JDRP) of the Office of Education (USOE) and the National Institute of Education (NIE). (Author)
Descriptors: Career Education, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education
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Bounds, C. L.; Nicholls, G. M. – School Science Review, 1988
Reports some aspects of an evaluation of the Alternative Nuffield Physics Certificate of Secondary Education subject. Discusses the relevance and implications of problems that may recur in the General Certificate of Secondary Education program. (CW)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Curriculum Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness
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Brown, Fredda; Lehr, Donna H. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
This article discusses the importance of social validity and quality of life concerns in identifying meaningful outcomes for the education of students with severe and multiple disabilities. The article stresses the need for outcomes to result in participation in daily routines and in the student's having more meaningful control over personal…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Disabilities, Normalization (Handicapped)
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Pasch, Marvin; Greene, Bert I. – Educational Leadership, 1984
The decision by a Reagan administration appointee to terminate funding of 13 validated projects illustrates the influence of politics on policy. (Author)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Curriculum Evaluation, Decision Making, Educational Policy
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Selinske, Jane E.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
Behavior analysis was implemented in a school for 38 children with multiple disabilities, following staff training. Results over two years showed educationally significant increases in trials taught, correct student trials, and objectives achieved. During followup, results indicated maintenance and social validity of the behavior analysis package.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Elementary Secondary Education