Sixty farmers were interviewed to identify their principal sources of agricultural information, their perceptions of Cooperative Extension credibility, and the socioeconomic characteristics affecting their relationship with Extension. Among the presented findings is that extension agents and commercial dealers were used as secondary information…

A survey was conducted among 139 elementary public, private, parochial, charter, and home school teachers to help Kingman Museum in Battle Creek, Michigan re-establish educational programming with area schools after having been closed for two years. The purpose of the study was to identify museum programs that teachers are most likely to use, the…

Discusses synchronic induction", a new way for executives to analyze a plan for elusive and intangible qualitative factors crucial to the success of large scale programs of human resource and community development, as has been developed at Columbia University's Teachers College. (Author)

The goal of college preparation programs is to help students, particularly underrepresented students of color, to enroll and succeed in college. While many programs focus on strengthening students' math and reading skills, familiarizing them with college entrance exams, and demystifying the college admissions process, there are few guidelines for…

An evaluation was conducted of the Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) Experience-Based Career Education (EBCE) program at the end of its second year of implementation. Evaluation data were collected in the following ways: regular meetings with project staff; on-site observations of program activities; results from pre and posttesting students; inspection…

The results of a survey of participant attitudes are contained in this, the first of two reports evaluating the Georgia Right to Read Project. The survey was conducted for all schools participating in the project and included principals, reading teachers, and county project directors. The report concludes that the participants had positive…

During World War Two the United States Military Academy operated a three-year program of instruction. Superimposed on this abbreviated curriculum was full-scale pilot training program. The emphasis of this study is on the problems that arose as a result. Included is a summary of responses to a questionnaire on the value of the flying training…

Vocational Adjustment Coordinators (VAC's) are counselors employed in a cooperative program between the Minneapolis Public Schools and the State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The program provides rehabilitation services to physically, mentally, emotionally, and behaviorally handicapped students. This study was conducted to obtain opinions…

This document discusses an evaluation of the Service Learning Program at Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC). The study used a questionnaire that was previously designed to measure the extent to which the program objectives were being met by the students, faculty, and community partners of the Service Learning Program at MWCC. A total of 20…

In 1975, recent graduates of the 13 vocational programs offered in Swedish comprehensive high schools were surveyed about their current employment, its match to their school training, and their opinions about the latter. Analyses are made for the whole group and by type of vocational program. (SJL)

Twenty-four underassertive adults were randomly assigned to two treatment orders that included covert modeling and behavior rehearsal. No measurable difference in treatments was found, but participants preferred and had greater expectations of behavior rehearsal. Skill generalization to untrained situations occurred on 8 of 11 behavioral measures.…

This study was designed to determine the degree of use, level of client satisfaction of professional development and educational services, and to identify suggestions for improving services. Results from a mixed methodology approach indicated moderate to high levels of satisfaction in two program areas and moderate to high levels of…

The Ohio PSEO Program is a legislated dual enrollment curricular offering. The program provides higher educational courses that are also credited at the high school and funded at state expense for qualifi ed students. Although individual and institutional benefits of the program abound (i.e., accelerated postsecondary completion, decreased…

NADEOSA held its 10th anniversary conference during August 2006 on the theme "Celebrating 10 years of NADEOSA. Exploring the role of ICTs in addressing educational needs: Identifying the myths and miracles." The conference evaluation strategy consisted of a number of consciously planned processes, a dialogical and reflective account…

This report represents the work of the Teacher Education Assessment Committee (TEAC) at Central Missouri State University (CMSU), Warrensburg, Missouri. The TEAC is a multifaceted system that conducts and publishes results of periodic assessments and evaluations of CMSU's Teacher Education Programs by soliciting input from: (1) CMSU teacher…