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Download full textBattiste, Marie A.; And Others – 1975
This is the final report of one of three studies in an overall project entitled "Evaluation of Bilingual Education Programs." This study was sponsored in response to a need for more information regarding bilingual-bicultural education for other than Spanish language groups. The study's objectives were to: (1) identify the major issues…
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Bilingual Education, Chinese, Educational Legislation
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1975
This review of the activites of eight Head Start grantees during the 1973-74 program year incorporates for each topic the study findings, recommendations to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), and comments from HEW in response to recommendations. Topics include excerpts of Head Start (e.g., available services, children's…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Legislation, Enrollment, Federal Programs
Miller, Robert; Miller, LaRue W. – 1974
The report describes the impact on the nation of a nine-year effort in research and development in vocational-technical education. Major impact projects are described: (1) developing and restructuring vocational curriculum, (2) developing prevocational curricula, (3) vocational information and guidance systems, (4) management information systems,…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Developmental Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Development
Ray, Robert F.; And Others – 1975
The overall effectiveness of Title I is assessed, particularly successful projects are indicated, and means for replicating and expanding worthy projects are recommended. It is concluded that the program has demonstrated the interest and capacity of postsecondary institutions and communities to engage in cooperative problem-solving efforts.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Finance
Brandon, George L. – 1974
Offering an overview and informal appraisal of the Manpower Development and Training Act (MDTA) and its amendments since 1962, the study focuses on the vocational education program and the development of its legislation and administration. The 12 years of manpower training legislation from MDTA to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Assessment, Educational History, Educational Legislation
Seidman, William – 1982
Noting a general dissatisfaction with the implementation and evaluation of large-scale educational programs, this paper argues that the rational model that is the foundation for large-scale educational programs is faulty. According to the rational model, government mandates call for educational programs to remedy social problems; then rewards and…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Educational Change, Educational Legislation, Educational Objectives
National Advisory Council on Adult Education, Washington, DC. – 1977
Utilizing data derived from a national survey of state support of adult education and regional Futures and Amendments meetings, this report on the results of the Adult Education Act examines the scope and character of the federal-state grant adult education program. The content is in three sections: (1) discussion of the Futures and Amendments…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Legislation
National Advisory Council on Extension and Continuing Education, Washington, DC. – 1975
The National Advisory Council's annual report focuses on the dramatically increasing numbers of adult Americans who are continuing their education on a part-time basis; in this regard, the council recommends the adoption of a national statement of policy reaffirming the need for lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens. In support of this…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Advisory Committees
Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1979
Covering 1978, the first year that vocational programs and related activities were supported under P.L. 94-482, this report describes the impact for each section of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1976 on the growth and development of vocational and technical education. Materials, divided into two sections on state vocational and national…
Descriptors: Displaced Homemakers, Educational Cooperation, Educational Legislation, Educationally Disadvantaged
App, Anne H. – 1991
This publication summarizes presentations and discussions from a conference that addressed specific issues in the National Assessment of Vocational Education and in the 1990 Perkins Act that mandated the assessment. Introductory materials include a summary of consensus issues from the conference (David Boesel), welcoming remarks (Bruno Manno), and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Education, Accountability, Correctional Education
App, Anne H., Comp. – 1991
This collection of 22 papers is organized by the five conference topics. "Part 1: Effects of the Perkins Act on Policy and Practice" contains five papers: "Federal Legislation as Rorschach Test: Methodological Issues in Assessing the Effects of the 1990 Perkins Act on States and Localities" (Grubb); "Effects of the 1990…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Education, Accountability, Correctional Education
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1994
This report summarizes the program activities and research and evaluation projects sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) during program year 1990 and fiscal year 1991. Chapter 1, which focuses on program activities, discusses the activities of advisory groups and other initiatives undertaken…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Advisory Committees, American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies
