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Download full textFischer, Barbara H. – 1992
This manual contains information and materials for the Virginia Summer Reading Program. The "SI for Kids" ("Sports Illustrated for Kids") theme builds on the interest of youngsters in the Olympic games and affords wide interpretation at the local level. Some libraries may focus on sporting events and record setting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Bibliographies, Childrens Libraries
Youth Programs, 1993
This primer is intended as a guide for the development and improvement of summer youth programs. The primer focuses on three common forms of summer academic enrichment strategies that combine work and learning: work-based learning strategies, classroom-based enrichment strategies, and summer jobs strategies. It includes information on the…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Adolescents, Delivery Systems, Demonstration Programs
Petro, Janice Rose; And Others – 1993
During 1991-92, 15 local Migrant Education projects served 2,063 migrant students in 751 Colorado schools. This report characterizes the population served, describes the services provided, and presents program evaluation data. Although the programs serve students aged 0-21, the majority of children were of elementary school age in regular-year and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agency Cooperation, Budgets, Educational Objectives
Allen, Tommy W. – 1991
This paper describes the Summer Training and Education Program (STEP) for at-risk students that combines remedial reading and math instruction, education on responsible sexual attitudes and behavior, and work experience. During two consecutive summers, STEP participants receive 90 hours of remedial instruction in reading and math (Practical…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Dropout Programs, High Risk Students
McMillan, Daniel C.; Vigil, Herminia J. – 1992
The health and learning potential of Colorado's children are enhanced by the nutritional benefits of several programs. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is the oldest and largest. Unfortunately, 1980-81 budget cuts, price increases, and other factors caused a decrease in participation of over 40,000 children a day from the 1980 figure of…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1990
This manual is designed to support the summer reading programs of Virginia libraries on the theme, "Explore Your Library. . . For the Fun of It," which offers opportunities for youngsters of all ages to be drawn into the library's domain of discovery, mystery, and adventure. The manual provides resources for programs, activities, crafts,…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Adolescents, Childrens Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education
Scofield, Richard T., Ed. – School-Age NOTES, 1992
This document compiles the first 12 volumes of "School-Age Notes" (a total of 78 issues). Originally published six times a year, the journal changed to monthly with volume 12. The following list of topics covered in volume 12 provide good examples of the journal's typical coverage: (1) indicators of the quality of child care staff; (2)…
Descriptors: Child Development, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum, Educational Administration
White, Dorothy J., Ed. – 1993
This manual for the 1993 Louisiana Summer Reading Program has ideas for libraries to get the summer program started. The theme is trains, and all of the ideas have something to do with this theme. The following topics are covered: (1) evaluation; (2) promotion, publicity, and programs; (3) calendar; (4) decorating the library; (5) storytime…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Elementary Education, Library Associations, Library Role
Allen, Elizabeth Annette – 1993
A plan for teaching American culture in a summer intensive course in English as a Second Language, at the intermediate level and focusing on speaking and listening skills, is detailed. The approach used to design the cultural unit integrates two models for culture education and the experiential learning cycle. The report begins with an explanation…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Cultural Education, Educational Strategies
Sumner, Mary Ann, Comp. – 1993
This annotated bibliography comprises an alphabetical listing of 72 books about digging available in special formats. The bibliography is divided into three sections: (1) "Dig-In" contains books about holes and caves; (2) "Dig-In--In the Garden and Down on the Farm" contains books about gardening and farming; and (3)…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Agriculture, Annotated Bibliographies, Archaeology
Langdon, Julia; Picard, Nancy – 1983
SWAT (Study with a Teacher) provided a 2 week summer program for 26 handicapped high school students who were mainstreamed into the regular vocational education program. Teams of participants were divided into career clusters with a vocational instructor and special education teacher. Staff was trained to use SWAT revised lesson plans and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, High Schools, Individualized Instruction, Job Placement
Remick, Dennis; Pulu, Tupou L. – 1981
The booklet presents a description and illustrates, with photographs, the Eskimo lifestyle and the kinds of activities that occur at a summer fish camp on the Yukon River. Eleven suggested activities are listed for the teacher to present when using the booklet. Activities include studying the map of Alaska; tracing the life cycle of the fish;…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Cultural Activities, Cultural Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Saville, Anthony; Master, Nancy – 1989
A survey was conducted to study selected operational characteristics of summer programs at the 107 land grant colleges and universities in the United States and also at 15 selected private institutions. Respondents (N=82) indicated that their summer programs included all or part of their traditional academic load plus some special options. The…
Descriptors: Administration, Educational Finance, Faculty Workload, Higher Education
Steinmiller, Robert; And Others – 1989
This paper offers an overview of the Academic Enrichment for Gifted in Summer (AEGIS) programs, an in-depth view of one AEGIS program, and a description of the creation and production of a historic play. In 1984, Arkansas sponsored its first 5 summer AEGIS programs, involving 275 students. In 1988, programs served 1,300 students. Day-programs…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Cooperative Learning, Day Camp Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Hallman, Clemens L.; Campbell, Anne E. – 1989
The development and results of a program designed to meet the inservice educational needs of teachers of foreign languages in the elementary schools (FLES) and to coordinate with a previously developed preservice program are described. The 2-week summer institute for inservice teachers was designed to correspond in content and emphasis with the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, FLES, Higher Education
