There have been questions regarding the effectiveness of Federally funded programs. In this paper the possibility that programs might be effective but that their effectiveness is not being reported is investigated. Seven of the twelve Title VII bilingual programs in the New York City high schools were evaluated, using their funding proposals and…

Filled with practical advice and workable techniques and strategies to help bilingual program directors deal with the problems they face, this handbook brings together ideas and suggestions from Title VII program directors, state coordinators, and superintendents with experience in bilingual programs. The handbook, written in question and answer…

The purpose of this guide is to assist local school districts in designing and implementing bilingual education programs that meet Title VII requirements related to the development of local "capacity and commitment" for the delivery of bilingual education services. The guide is organized in seven sections. The first section summarizes…