Effective faculty professional development programs in independent schools can lead to a collegial, intellectually stimulating school culture. These programs can inspire exciting partnerships. Importantly, there's a "trickle down effect"; energized faculty lead to energized students. Yet, many independent schools lack faculty…

This research determined the extent of implementation and the perceived effectiveness of evaluation practices required by federal legislation for vocational education. The respondents reported they have either fully implemented or are in the process of implementing the mandated evaluation activities and indicated a high level of usefulness of the…

Discusses four reasons why mainstreaming has made slow progress. (FL)

The formative/summative evaluation dichotomy suggested by M. Scriven is challenged, and a conceptual typology is presented that crosses improvement and assessment evaluation functions with process and outcome program stages for four basic types of evaluation. This framework accommodates mixed types of evaluations. (SLD)

Whenever performance assessment has been introduced into statewide testing programs, various potentially paralyzing difficulties have been encountered surrounding test accuracy, reliability, validity, or suitability. Programs in some states have been discontinued or placed in jeopardy. It is uncertain whether educators can overcome these problems…

Defines program implementation and discusses its implications. Describes eight components of effective program implementation which fall under four broad categories: (1) communication; (2) involvement; (3) evaluation; (4) commitment. Shows how these components can be linked directly to the six steps of traditional analytic problem-solving. (AEF)

Describes Reading Eating and Discussing (R.E.A.D.), a teacher book club that was developed in the North Spencer (Indiana) School Corporation in 1997. Discusses several benefits of the R.E.A.D. program. Considers how the program has been an integral factor in increasing teacher-student conversations about reading. Concludes that the program has…

The article looks at issues of implementing the curriculum development process for gifted learners as it has been implemented in Gary, Indiana. Implementation is seen as an ongoing part of staff development, monitoring, and evaluation. Elements of success such as teacher involvement in decision making are identified. (DB)

Conducted an impact study of the Onward to Excellence (OTE) school-improvement process in 33 elementary, middle, and high schools in rural high-poverty areas in Mississippi. OTE implementation was weak and uneven, and student achievement showed no pattern of change in OTE schools. The four schools with the highest implementation showed somewhat…

Evaluation of an on-the-job training model used by the Dutch post office showed it was not entirely successful. Improvement in the performance of mentors and the quality of self-study materials was needed. Mentors must be convinced of the benefit of the model for successful implementation. (SK)

The effects of the School Development Program (SDP) of James Comer on a variety of student outcomes are reviewed in this summary of previous evaluations in SDP schools. Assessments of the quality of SDP implementation in schools in New York (New York), Washington (District of Columbia), and New Haven (Connecticut) are considered. (SLD)

Discusses how a program designed to teach children and youth to read was used in two classes for adults. Presents an explanation and description of the implementation, reports of learner progress, and the perceptions of the participants. Concludes that despite poor testing outcomes, the learners, instructors, and administrators believed in the…

Focuses on issues of program implementation that may be related to the overall intervention outcomes of the antibullying intervention in Flemish primary and secondary schools. Lower levels of awareness raising and consultation were found at the secondary school level. Positive significant correlations emerged between effect size and awareness…

This article describes "The Millennium Project" developed in 1998 by the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AWACS) to develop models for fostering greater diversity within the family and consumer sciences (FCS) profession. "The Millennium Project" was funded at Florida State University (FSU) and entitled, "Step Ahead: Creating a…

This article proposes a conceptual framework for connecting family and consumer sciences (FCS) programs to the culturally diverse communities of children, youth, and families served. The framework consists of components for achieving culturally inclusive organizations and culturally proactive programs that will lead to more positive outcomes for…