Summarizes rationale for early childhood educational intervention efforts and describes the Carolina Abcedarian Project: a longitudinal, early educational program providing supplemental preschool experiences designed to prevent the cumulative and progressive decline in intellectual and socially adaptive behavior shown by children from extreme…

A follow-up study was conducted of 15 visually handicapped preschoolers involved in a program of initial and on-going diagnosis, individualized prescriptive education, intensive parent involvement, and coordinated entry into regular classes. (SBH)

The Project entitled -ISM (N.) is the first national education and video documentary project focused on college students and diversity, putting the cameras in student hands and enabling them to tell their own stories about diversity. The project links community service and student video diaries to foster student reflection on diversity issues. A…

Describes the history of early childhood education in India from the 1890s to the present. Presents current programs ranging from Integrated Child Development Services serving over 10 million children to small, innovative programs in local communities, noted for flexibility and responsiveness to local needs. Examines findings from innovative…

Offers preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of outcomes endorsement, which evaluates institutional effectiveness using a set of student-centered, measurable goals established in conjunction with an external peer team. Indicates that the team assists in goal selection, measure selection, plan development, and intervention documentation.…

Describes research related to cybermentoring and provides overviews and evaluations of six cybermentoring projects conducted in different content areas at a variety of grade levels. Explains that each project description includes an exploration of literacy strategies used, the project's impact on student learning, and uses of technology. Provides…

Reviews four interactional parent training programs designed to improve language and communication skills of developmentally delayed children through parent-child interaction. Programs include the Ecological Communication Organization, Developmental Language Program, Putting Two Words Together, and Hensen Early Language Parent Program. (BB)

A study of the fairness and utility of race-conscious academic support services offered at law schools finds that law schools should increase academic support for nontraditional students. A University of Oregon program is used to illustrate the potential for program success. (MSE)

Examines the issues addressed at two of three Child Care Institutes sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), as well as the responsibilities of ACF in relation to the provision of child care. Specific programs administered by ACF are discussed, as are future trends in federal support for child care and early childhood…

In fall 1989, San Jose State University's educational administration program introduced a two-semester peer-coaching class as part of its Professional Administrative Services Credential requirement. All student-practitioners receive seven hours of instruction, modeling, and practice in peer coaching. Peer coaching reduced professional isolation,…

A study club for continuing education in dental implant techniques at the University of Washington is described and evaluated. Training included didactic and patient treatment components. In two sessions of the program, 17 participating restorative dentists and oral surgeons completed treatment on 12 patients. Practitioners found this…

Describes an Australian program, called Talk to a Literacy Learner, which involves parents more intimately in the literacy development of their children. Focuses on the strategies parents use to interact with their children as they read and write. Discusses program effectiveness. (SR)

Investigates a three-year reading club project, implemented in an urban school with kindergarten children for the purpose of promoting literacy. Shows a positive influence on children's interest in books, reading comprehension, and home reading experiences. (RS)

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine's successful interstate educational exchange program through the Southern Regional Education Board is described, and concerns are expressed for the program's future. Suggestions are offered for establishing similar multistate programs that promote education in medical specialties and encourage…

Describes a literacy program for three- and four-year-old children established in a university setting to provide teacher education students an opportunity to read with the children while emphasizing concepts about print. Finds a slight increase in the children's concepts about print and in their familiarity with books. (SR)