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Radhakrishna, Rama; Foley, Caitlin; Ingram, Patreese; Ewing, John C. – Journal of Extension, 2013
The study reported here examined the effectiveness of 4-H program as perceived by parents of program participants. Descriptive-correlational design was employed, with data collected using a mail survey. Parents perceived 4-H as an effective organization in teaching life skills to youth. Significant relationships were found between parents' skills…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, State Programs, Youth Programs
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Richardson, Rita C.; Glessner, Linda L.; Tolson, Homer – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2007
The need for teacher retention has prompted numerous American states to provide programs for training mentors. The goal of mentor training is to offer a support mechanism that will retain novice teachers and assist them in developing their teaching skills. Such a program is the Texas Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS) which has supported…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Mentors, Teacher Persistence