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Bergman, Jacqueline J.; Linnell, Jessica D.; Scherr, Rachel E.; Ginsburg, David C.; Brian, Kelley M.; Carter, Rosemary; Donohue, Susan; Klisch, Shannon; Lawry-Hall, Suzanne; Pressman, Jona; Soule, Katherine; Zidenberg-Cherr, Sheri – Journal of Extension, 2018
We conducted a process evaluation of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program, a multicomponent school-based nutrition program, when implemented in partnership with University of California (UC) CalFresh and UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE). There were positive impacts on participating students, but results varied across counties, possibly due to…
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, Comprehensive School Health Education, Partnerships in Education, Extension Education
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Blanch, Silvia; Duran, David; Valdebenito, Vanessa; Flores, Marta – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 2013
The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of an educational programme involving peer tutoring at school and family tutoring at home on child reading comprehension achievement in Catalunya, Spain. We drew upon a sample of 303 primary school students from 8 to 11 years old and 223 family tutors from home (61.5% mothers, 15% fathers,…
Descriptors: Tutoring, Questionnaires, Foreign Countries, Reading Comprehension
BELTON, JOHN; GOLDBERG, SIDNEY – 1966
A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS ADMINISTERED TO A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE COMPOSED OF PARENTS OF 50 CHILDREN (TWO PUPILS RANDOMLY SELECTED FROM EACH OF 25 HEAD START CLASSES). COMPILED FROM THE QUESTIONNAIRE, STATISTICS ARE REPORTED CONCERNING (1) REASONS FOR ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN, (2) DEGREE OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT, (3) PARENTS' PERCEPTION OF THE HELP GIVEN…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Parent Attitudes, Parent School Relationship, Preschool Education
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Steinberg, Zina; Knitzer, Jane – Preventing School Failure, 1990
This study examined classroom life of children with behavioral/emotional disorders in self-contained classrooms. Site visits were made to 26 programs, and 200 parents responded to questionnaires. Despite visible mainstreaming efforts, results indicated gaps in quality of classroom life, amount of attention on students' mental health needs, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques
Haggett, William F. – 1975
The Consumer Education project aims to teach consumers to spend their money more wisely. Through school district teachers and administrators, the project hopes to reach students and their families. Services offered by the Consumer Affairs Education Services staff include workshops for teachers and parents, support for individual teachers and…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement
Chamberlain, Ed – 1989
This report evaluates the success of the Home-School-Community Agent (HSCA) project which was implemented for the 1988-89 school year in 8 high schools and 11 middle schools in Ohio. The primary purpose of the project was to help disruptive pupils make a positive adjustment to elements that interfere with their success in school. One objective of…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Community Involvement
Illinois Literacy Resource Development Center, Rantoul. – 1990
The structure and function of family literacy programming in Illinois is examined in this two-part report. National models are reviewed to provide an understanding of research and practice in the field, and a framework is proposed for the systematic development and evaluation of family literacy programs. Based on visits to 19 sites (59% of the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Childrens Literature, English (Second Language)
Kolberg, Jeanette – 1999
This document presents guidelines for evaluation of early childhood special education programs in North Dakota. Following an introduction, a section considers six general program goals including the significance of families, the need for developmentally appropriate and individually appropriate practice, preference for service delivery in…
Descriptors: Community Education, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Disability Identification
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Shillady, Lucinda; Miller, Libbie – International Journal on School Disaffection, 2004
The Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) program has become a valuable resource in the implementation of the Puerto Rico Department of Education's educational reform process. To support the process, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico granted computerized equipment, reading and mathematics software and training designed for schools. This included reading…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Rural Areas, Foreign Countries, Feedback (Response)