The Institute for Training Minority Group Research and Evaluation Specialists II consisted of 3 elements: (1) a 6-week graduate course at New York University during the 1971 summer session for 15 minority group individuals to provide training in research design, statistics, data collection and analysis, and report writing; (2) the inclusion of 3…

A 16-WEEK TWO-SUMMER INSTITUTE WAS HELD TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL ESSENTIAL FOR TEACHING SPECIALIZED COURSES IN A 2-YEAR CURRICULUM IN BUSINESS ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING. THE REPORT DESCRIBES THE INSTITUTE'S ENROLLMENT, ENVIRONMENT (AREA AND SCHOOL), TEACHING STAFF, TEXT MATERIAL, AND COURSE OUTLINES. EVALUATIONS BY BOTH THE…

A SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERED INTENSIVE ACADEMIC PREPARATION TO DISADVANTAGED BOYS WHO HAD RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM'S STRESS ON ENGLISH, READING, AND MATHEMATICS WAS MAINTAINED BY CLOSE PERSONAL CONTACT BETWEEN STAFF AND STUDENTS, SMALL CLASS SECTIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL TUTORING. THE TUTORS LIVED WITH THE STUDENTS…

This report describes the results of a study of the cost and cost effectiveness of 27 summer reading programs, carried through as part of a large-scale evaluation of compensatory reading programs. Three other reports describe cost and cost-effectiveness studies of programs during the regular school year. On an instructional-hour basis, the total…

A program description, including historical development, of the congressional intern program on Capitol Hill, which in the summer of 1974 involved 1800 college students and teenagers, 15 or 20 in the offices of some Senators. The program includes formal speaker and seminar programs as well as work experience. (JT)

Describes a summer workshop course in rocketry offered to educators and sponsored by industry. The participants built various model rockets and equipment and worked on challenging practical problems and activities. (GA)

Describes a summer writing program for disadvantaged students that provides grammar and composition instruction preparatory to college study. Provides a schedule of the program's weekly activities. (RL)

Five years of summer program experience with minority and disadvantaged students are examined and the impact of summer programming on medical school admission and academic performance in the first year of medical training is discussed. An academic curriculum of anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology--with intensive counseling--provides the basis of…

Provides detailed procedures and policies concerning the National Association of Geology Teachers--U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Summer Field Training Program to provide professional geologic field experiences for undergraduate Geology majors. (SL)

A week long residential camp was held for handicapped children of Whatcom County, Washington. (GW)

Findings from 74 summer camp staff serving disabled children suggest: burnout exists; emotional exhaustion is the burnout phase more often experienced; staff reporting higher social support report less burnout; perceptions of social support decrease as summer progresses; camp administrators need to develop/evaluate strategies to foster social…

Reports on a study of the effects of participation in public library summer reading programs on children's reading skills. Results on a standardized test administered to 279 students in grades 1-5 in May and September are analyzed and compared for participants and nonparticipants in the summer reading program. (MES)

Preservice teachers' needs as readers were considered during the development of a program intended to motivate these teachers to spend part of their summer reading education trade books, resulting in a marked increase in the number of trade books and books in general the teachers read. (CB)

A Connecticut business association helps place teachers in job-related summer work and promotes their image as professionals. Because teachers apply course teachings to first-hand experiences, the internship helps ensure that skilled teachers will instruct future workers. Describes ways to set up a summer job placement program. (CJH)