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Despain, A. Dale; Simon, Charlann S. – Journal of Childhood Communication Disorders, 1987
The article describes the first three years of a pilot program that identifies at-risk sixth graders prior to junior high entrance. In smaller sections of junior high science, social studies, and English classes, teachers incorporate communication and study skills into course content using "effective schools" research, learning strategy…
Descriptors: Class Size, Communication Skills, Demonstration Programs, High Risk Students
Peer reviewedGilman, David Alan; And Others – Contemporary Education, 1988
After describing the pros and cons of reduced class size, this article evaluates the effectiveness of a pilot project sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education to reduce the size of its primary grade classes. Methodology and results are presented and discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Demonstration Programs, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedFink, Barbara – Child Welfare, 1995
Examined the quality of child day care provided at 11 day care centers affiliated with New Chance, a nationwide program serving teenage mothers on welfare and their children. Comparisons with national standards and the quality of similar day care centers indicated that children in New Chance centers received good, but not exceedingly high, quality…
Descriptors: Class Size, Day Care Centers, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged Youth
Jordon, Leland G.; Weaver, James L. – 1972
The rising cost of public education and the resulting pressures for higher local property tax rates have caused the financial management of public schools to come under increased scrutiny. This study applies planning programing budgeting systems (PPBS) to school district financial management. A program structure is described that relates all…
Descriptors: Administration, Budgeting, Case Studies, Class Size
Download full textSEXTON, PATRICIA CAYO
IN THIS STUDY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND DEMONSTRATION BASIS EDUCATION PROJECTS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTHS, VISITS WERE MADE TO THE JOB UPGRADING PROJECT (NORTH RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA), THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROJECT (DETROIT), THE LANE COUNTY YOUTH PROJECT (EUGENE, OREGON), JOB OPPORTUNITIES, THROUGH BETTER SKILLS (CHICAGO), THE YMCA…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Audiovisual Aids, Blacks, Class Size
Goolsby, Thomas M., Jr.; Frary, Robert B. – 1969
Two hundred first grade children participated in an experimental program involving innovative curricula and instructional techniques. A pretest-posttest method of instruction, employing sequenced and structured learning activities, enabled each child to progress at an individual rate and was supplemented by a readiness program. Evaluation of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Demonstration Programs, Desegregation Effects
