Argues for a change from the artificial and irrelevant evaluation activities found in so many special education programs. Provides examples of school districts in the United States that are developing new ways of assessing, ways that are less artificial and more appropriate to children's modes of thinking and learning. (RS)

Goal attainment scaling is one possible solution to the problem of measuring elementary school counseling outcomes. The goal attainment method described in this paper addresses one central question: how can counselors meet the requirements of accountability evaluations and have enough flexibility to deal effectively with the problems of individual…

The Phase Program of the Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Curriculum at the University of Louisville (Kentucky) is described. Developed by the Early and Middle Childhood Education Department, the program incorporates the study of theory and methods with concurrent field experience. The program is divided into four phases covering a period of four…

Describes the goals, the selection criteria, and the selection process of the Elementary Private School Recognition Program. Includes a listing, by states, of the 60 private elementary schools selected for 1985-86 recognition. (IW)

This paper outlines a plan to assess the effectiveness of individually guided education (IGE) in American elementary schools. The evaluation plan is based on a framework that identifies variables and relationships among variables in four categories: IGE support system components, pupil and staff background, means of instruction, and pupil and…

This study, mandated by Congress in the Education Amendments of 1974, was designed to produce estimates which describe the goals of compensatory programs, program operating characteristics, and evaluation techniques in use in compensatory programs. For the purpose of the study, the population sample was defined as all operating public school…

This practicum report describes the development and implementation of a teacher evaluation system at Eisenhower Elementary School in Pinellas County, Florida. The evaluation system developed was designed to address the goals of team teaching and individualized instruction. The system is intended to evaluate teacher performance in three areas,…

This report describes a practicum project that developed an evaluation program for an elementary school principal and then attempted to assess the effectiveness of that program. In developing the evaluation program, it was necessary to satisfy the guidelines established by the state of Connecticut, as well as the needs of the local board of…

This paper outlines a program utilized in the Countryside School which offers alternative learning environments in the elementary school. The program includes (1) semi-departmentalization; (2) team teaching; and (3) an open-alternatives program. Each of these areas is outlined and fully discussed in terms of student and parent needs. (YRJ)

This guide is designed to promote environmental awareness by incorporating environmental activities into existing social studies and science curricula. The introduction states the goals, rationale and environmental objectives of the program. The main text is organized into units containing specific environmental concepts accompanied by behavioral…

Documenting the design and data analysis procedures behind the 1992 Trial State Assessment in reading, this book also provides insight into the rationale behind the technical decisions made about the program. Chapters in the book are: (1) "Overview: The Design, Implementation, and Analysis of the 1992 Trial State Assessment Program in…

This report of the Initial Planning Meeting of the Asian Centre of Educational Innovation for Development describes the beginning of a series of activities aimed at improving in-service primary teacher education in the countries involved. Participating countries include Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Republic of…

The Sweet Street Academy is a school within a school. Most of its 26 students are below grade level in reading and mathematics and have histories of behavioral difficulties or adjustment problems. The objectives of the program are to build meaningful personal relationships with each student and to develop student reading and mathematics…

This paper details procedures to be followed in analyzing multiple program options and time allocation for significant effects. A multiple-option supplementary education program was evaluated by the application of multiple regression analysis as a general data analytic system. (Author)