ERIC Number: ED124922
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1976-Mar
Pages: 207
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Evaluation of Right to Read in Illinois: Final Report.
Schwartz, Henrietta S.; And Others
A comprehensive assessment of Right to Read programs in Illinois is provided in this final report. The chapter headed "Purposes of the Report" includes a description of the development of evaluation rationale and design, presentation of findings and products, and format for provision of conclusions, implications, and recommendations. "Methodology" explains file analysis, construction of taxonomy, and instrument design; computer program development; selection model analysis; analysis of training programs conducted; and analysis of state staff utilization of time and resources. "Findings" summarizes the status of Right to Read projects, factors contributing to project success, cost-benefit analysis, and major findings. "Limitations of the Study, Implications and Recommendations" provides suggestions for improvement, describes ramifications of the program, and makes recommendations for future implementation. Appendixes include time lines, operationalized definitions of program functions, monitoring instruments, a user's manual, activities for staff utilization of time, and a proposed total budget. (KS)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Sponsor: Illinois State Office of Education, Springfield. Div. of Program Planning and Development.
Authoring Institution: Roosevelt Univ., Chicago, IL. Coll. of Education.
Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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