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| Phi Delta Kappan | 6 |
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| Dunn, Rita | 1 |
| Goenner, James N. | 1 |
| Hunnes, Frank | 1 |
| Proctor, John H. | 1 |
| Smith, Kathryn | 1 |
| Trogdon, E. Wayne | 1 |
| Yoshida, Roland K. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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| Connecticut | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
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Trogdon, E. Wayne – Phi Delta Kappan, 1980
Describes the introduction of the Prescriptive Reading Inventory in an elementary school, outlines its use, and presents several mastery learning theories that support and clarify its use. Concludes by recounting the benefits of the program. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Mastery Learning, Program Descriptions
Dunn, Rita – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
Individualized instruction in Westorchard elementary school has resulted in high scores on standardized tests of achievement in reading and mathematics. (IRT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Open Education
Proctor, John H.; Smith, Kathryn – Phi Delta Kappan, 1974
Describes the process by which a small elementary system (Windsor, Connecticut) combined Individually Guided Instruction and open education. (Author)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Elementary Schools, Individualized Instruction
Yoshida, Roland K.; And Others – Phi Delta Kappan, 1977
To the extent to which Connecticut is representative of other states, it can be concluded that the discrepancy between legislative enactment of Public Law 94-142 and organizational implementation may not be of extended duration. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Goenner, James N. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1996
Michigan allows four different entities to authorize charter schools: state public universities, community colleges, intermediate school districts, and local school districts. To ensure establishment of high-quality standards, Central Michigan University developed a rigorous two-phase chartering process. Charters avoid "best" approaches…
Descriptors: Accountability, Charter Schools, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Hunnes, Frank – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
Describes a program, involving individualized instruction and classroom management techniques, that has increased the reading skills of one district's students. (IRT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Computer Managed Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education
