The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not differences in mean gains for reading and listening achievement, and components of the self concept were observable between pupils who participated in a 6-week summer language arts program and similar children who did not. The sample consisted of 80 disadvantaged Negro second graders and 70…

Various approaches to individualized learning were presented at this 1973 summer institute, attended by 426 administrators and teachers. Major topics included individualized learning, steps of the learning process, open classrooms, contracting, learning centers, management systems, goals, and resource packets. It was noted that the idea of…

Presented is the curriculum theory designed for 400 gifted boys and girls, from rising junior and senior classes in high school, who attend the 8-week summer Governor's School (GS) of North Carolina. The main aim of the GS is given to be inspiring and guiding future leaders by providing opportunities for special aptitude, general conceptual, and…

This is the evaluation report of the Afro-American Experience Program which consisted of a summer institute for secondary school teachers, and a follow-up academic year in Washington, D.C. high schools. The program sought to provide formal instruction in teaching the black experience to teachers designated to conduct classes in Negro history or…

Statistical facts on the education of American Indian children in 1972 are presented in this booklet. It is noted that many of the treaties between the United States and Indian tribes provided for the establishment of schools for Indian children. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has direct responsibility for the 57,788 children enrolled in Federal…

This guide to U.S. Office of Education programs in foreign language, area studies, and world affairs describes opportunities for training during the 1972-73 school year. A section on graduate fellowships describes elegibility requirements, qualifications, financial provisions, conditions for study outside the United States, and application…

The objectives of this summer employment program for economically or educationally disadvantaged youth were to: (1) provide them with meaningful work experience, (2) encourage them to complete their education, and (3) provide them with an opportunity to earn and save money. Approximately 1,204 youth from families receiving Aid to Dependent…

THE EFFECTIVENESS WAS STUDIED OF A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PROJECT, CONDUCTED DURING 6 WEEKS OF A SUMMER, ON THE MOTIVATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND LEARNING ENHANCEMENT OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH (UNEMPLOYABLE AND UNDEREDUCATED). THE 100 PARTICIPATING MALE YOUTHS, AGES 16 TO 21, WERE EACH ASSIGNED TO COUNSELORS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND TO…

PROGRESS IN THE OPERATION OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN IS REPORTED. THE PROJECT DREW HEAVILY ON THE IDEAS AND THINKING INCORPORATED INTO TWO EARLIER PROGRAMS CONDUCTED AT THE UNIVERSITY. CONCERN WAS CENTERED ON THE IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION OF INDIVIDUALS IN VOCATIONAL AND TEACHING EDUCATION WITH POTENTIAL…

A 4-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM OF TEACHER TRAINING FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS WAS HELD FOR 20 PARTICIPANTS WHO PLANNED TO TEACH IN NEW DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM WAS PLANNED TO DEVOTE HALF THE SUBJECT AREA TO AN ORIENTATION AND A PREPARATION IN SELECTED AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEEMED ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESSFUL TEACHING. THE REMAINING SUBJECT…

Provided is a guide for school districts interested in adopting the Helping Eliminate Early Learning Disabilities (HEELD) Program, an early childhood learning program developed and operated in Oregon. The HEELD program is described, and guidelines for implementing the four phases of the program are presented. Sections cover each of the phases as…

A two-year demonstration project, to determine whether a short-term (30 days) summer camp experience could contribute to prevention of juvenile delinquency, found that camping induced positive attitudinal change and improved adjustment to school. The project involved 200 adolescent boys from varied social backgrounds who were selected on evidence…

Believes that a fully adequate clinical report can be written with the total, completely open participation of a camper and his counselor. Suggests that most individuals in the majority of treatment settings could benefit from the detailed knowledge of their case materials as well as the full rationale and implications of the treatment techniques.…

The fright and uncertainty they themselves felt in unfamiliar places and situations enable teachers to take back to their classrooms an empathy with students who are ill-adjusted to school. Describes the Live, Learn & Teach program (EJ 144 148) developed by the University of New Hampshire for stimulating teachers' interest in changing fixed…

Discusses extended summer contracts for vocational agricultural instructors in view of budget restrictions and the effectiveness of instructors' summer activities. Lists 23 activities normally undertaken by instructors during summer months and provides eight suggestions to vocational agriculture instructors to help them justify, maintain, and…