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Feldman, Sari; Park, Janet – 1994
The 1994 "Read Around the Clock" manual is a resource guide that can lead from planning to evaluating the summer program. The imaginations of librarians across the state have provided creative ideas tied to history, science, music, and literature, with an abundance of programming ideas. Chapters include: (1) "Warm-Up…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Childrens Libraries, Curriculum Development
Searfoss, Lyndon W.; And Others – 1983
The annual review and evaluation of the Arizona Migrant Child Education Program (1982-83) includes an overview of Arizona's migrant student population; program needs, objectives, and scope; evaluation of migrant student progress; responses to earlier recommendations; and recommendations for the coming year. During the year, the Program served…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Consultation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Programs
Charleston, G. Mike – 1987
This report presented results of longitudinal evaluation of Indian Youth Leadership Conference summer camps which provide 8- to 10-day sessions of physical activities and action-oriented problem-solving situations for male and female junior high aged Indian students aimed at developing skills and motivation. The evaluation provided information…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Camping
Craddick, Jan – 1986
To address the lack of academic and social preparation that many rural Alaskans have when they first arrive at college, in 1985 Sheldon Jackson College (Sitka, Alaska) initiated the Early College Incentive Program (ECIP) to expose junior high students to college learning and living requirements, reduce cultural shock (Sheldon Jackson's student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Environment, College Preparation, Course Objectives
Strauss, Marvin – 1979
In 1967 the University of Cincinnati initiated one of the first graduate programs in health planning to provide qualified professionals to staff health planning agencies. In 1974 the university began to develop an external degree program to meet the needs of employed health personnel. The program incorporates individualized, self-paced,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Allied Health Occupations Education, College Credits, College Planning
BOHN, RALPH C. – 1967
STUDENTS OF THE INSERVICE PROGRAM WERE 96 INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS FROM THE AREAS OF AUTO AND POWER, DRAFTING, ELECTRONICS, AND METALS WHO WERE SELECTED FROM 576 APPLICANTS. OBJECTIVES WERE TO (1) DEVELOP MODELS FOR INDUSTRY-SCHOOL COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS, (2) INTEGRATE INSTRUCTION ON INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS, CYBERNETICS, AND AUTOMATION INTO THE…
Descriptors: Automation, Cooperative Programs, Cybernetics, Demonstration Programs
Neyman, Clinton A., Jr. – 1969
This report continues the evaluation of Title I (ESEA 1965, PL 89-10) programs and services in the District of Columbia. Four areas of concern were: The effects of Title I funds on (a) student performance, (b) dropout rates; and the most effective programs in terms of (c) measurable pupil gains, and (d) most gain per dollar spent. Teacher…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Change, Compensatory Education, Cost Effectiveness
Wilson-Ahlstrom, Alicia; Davis, Kalisha; Moore, Amber; Joselowsky, Francine; Yohalem, Nicole; Pittman, Karen – Forum for Youth Investment, 2004
The word "summer" brings to mind images of a relaxed, unstructured season--a time markedly different from other seasons of the year. In the United States, we have a particularly entrenched notion that summer is different--a notion reflected in popular assumptions about summer as a "break" and reinforced by carefree depictions…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Popular Culture, Summer Schools, At Risk Students
Washington, Wanda – Online Submission, 2004
This report summarizes activities in the AISD state-funded Optional Extended Year program for the 2003-2004 school year.
Descriptors: School Districts, Extended School Year, Kindergarten, Elementary School Students
EDGERTON, HAROLD A. – 1965
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SUMMER SCIENCE TRAINING PROGRAMS (SSTP) FOR HIGH ABILITY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WAS INVESTIGATED. QUESTIONNAIRES WERE USED IN A STUDY 3 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM TO COMPARE THE SUBSEQUENT ACADEMIC PROGRESS, CAREER CHOICES, AND SCIENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF SSTP PARTICIPANTS WITH THOSE OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, College Science, Program Evaluation, Science Careers
Cognetta, Randall A.; Goodwine, Jean – 1986
Designed for migrant students in grades 9 through 12, the Yo Puedo Program attempted to motivate students to remain in and graduate from high school and to continue their education at the university level. The 5-week summer program, conducted at the University of California at Santa Cruz, provided an academic setting and a positive learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Education, Art Activities, Career Planning
Brown, Peggy Ann – 1985
College and university efforts to address minority students' needs are described. The Minority Achievement Program (MAP) provided grants to selected colleges to test a range of programs and services to help certain student groups succeed in achieving their educational goals. Descriptions of 10 selected projects are provided, along with information…
Descriptors: American Indians, Bilingual Teachers, Black Students, College Preparation
Read, Sherry – 1982
The TRIO/Special Services program at the University of Minnesota's General College (GC) is described, and 1981-1982 program evaluation results are examined. Federally-supported TRIO programs (also including Education Opportunity Centers, Talent Search, and Upward Bound programs) provide support services for disadvantaged college students. The GC's…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, Ancillary School Services, Career Counseling
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. Div. of Compensatory Education. – 1982
In 1981-82 there were 58 districts in Kentucky which provided programs and services for 6,364 migratory children. Of that total, currently migratory (interstate) accounted for 13%, currently migratory (intrastate) accounted for 19%, and formerly migratory accounted for 68%. Approximately 81% of the students were in grades pre-kindergarten through…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Annual Reports, Attendance, Communication Skills
Upper Mississippi River ECO-Center, Thomson, IL. – 1973
The goals of "Operation Awareness", a 1974 summer program involving coeducational high school canoeing, camping, and study, were to acquire knowledge; acquire outdoor living skills; promote involvement in a conservation work project; and provide the opportunity for social, emotional, and physical growth through group living. Students,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Canoeing, Cooperation
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