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Peer reviewedGamboa, Sylvia H.; Williams, Angela W. – Writing Center Journal, 1991
Describes an adventure-based initial tutor training program designed to promote effective teamwork and enhance organizational ability. Notes that an added advantage of the outdoor activity is that it renews the importance of principles that have always made writing centers effective by metaphorically echoing the mental challenges of writing…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Staff Development, Staff Orientation
Peer reviewedFloyd, Debbie L., Ed. – Community Services Catalyst, 1981
Contains John Hoffman's "Continuing Education for the Elderly," which describes Panola Junior College's (Texas) programs; Judith Seed's "Tutor Training for Business and Industry," on La Guardia Community College's (New York) Adult Learning Center; and "Secretaries as Professionals" by Jo Lynn Samuelson, describing Sierra College's (California)…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Colleges, Older Adults, Program Descriptions
Download full textHOSTS Corp., Vancouver, WA. – 1985
This compilation presents material related to the HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) Reading Mastery/Learning/Tutorial System, a program consisting of the use of electronic databases, comprehensive diagnostic tests, computer software, instructional materials, staff development, tutorial master plans, and a professional support system to support…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Instruction
Literacy Volunteers, Inc., Syracuse, NY. – 1975
The project was assigned with the purpose of providing adult basic education directors in Regions 1, 2, 5 and 10 of the U.S. Office of Education with the technical capability of using staff and volunteers to organize and manage the training of volunteers to tutor adults in basic reading and writing. Two training workshops were conducted in each…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Information Dissemination
Literacy Assistance Center, New York, NY. – 1993
The New York City Adult Literacy Initiative is a state- and city-funded program to help city residents expand their literacy and English language skills. In fiscal 1991-92, it provided services to 57,676 adult learners, including classes in basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and math and basic education taught in native languages…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Ancillary School Services
Berney, Tomi D.; Nadler, Harvey – 1989
In its second year (1987-88) of funding (part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title VII), the Chinese Bilingual Career Awareness program (Project CAP) served 258 native Chinese-speaking, limited-English-proficient (LEP) students and 24 non-LEP students at two junior high schools in New York City. The project provided instruction in…
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Bilingual Education Programs, Career Awareness, Chinese
