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Siegel, Jessica – Electronic Learning, 1996
Discusses the Young Adult Learning Academy (YALA) in Manhattan, which offers an opportunity for school dropouts to get an equivalent of a high school degree and partake in job preparation programs. Describes the role of technology and the Youth Internship Program which trains students to work in day-care centers. (AEF)
Descriptors: Day Care, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Educational Technology
Download full textWilkinson, David; Mangino, Evangelina – 1994
The Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) (Texas) reviews the effectiveness of many of the school district's special programs. In 1992-93, ORE reviewed 60 programs or program components. Cost effectiveness was calculated for 31 programs, using an achievement effect measure for 10, a dropout…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Cost Effectiveness, Dropout Prevention
Responsive Environments Corp., New York, NY. – 1968
The bibliography includes items concerning use of the "talking typewriter" to aid reading skills, particularly among the disadvantaged and the handicapped. There are also items illustrating the ways to utilize this responsive environment device. The articles concentrate on the benefits slum children, deaf children, illiterate adults, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Aural Learning, Bibliographies
Peck, Kyle L.; Catello, James P. – Media and Methods, 1990
Describes ways in which instructional media and educational technology can be used to improve the attitudes and interest of at-risk students to help keep them in school. Topics discussed include curriculum development; hardware; software; flexible programs for dropouts; and programs for homebound students that use telecommunications networks. (LRW)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware
Bialo, Ellen; Sivin, Jay P. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Considers different types of general purpose software being adapted by educators for use with at-risk students. Surveys software on basic skills, creativity and thinking skills, videodisks, and administrative packages. Includes a directory of products designed specifically for at-risk students. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Austin Independent School District, TX. Office of Research and Evaluation. – 1994
This compilation contains executive summaries of 13 program evaluations conducted by the Office of Research and Evaluation of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) (Texas), as well as short summary reports on 3 programs. The following summaries are included: (1) "1991-92 Dropout Report"; (2) "Faculty/Staff Recruitment…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Demonstration Programs, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research
