The Act To Encourage the Expansion of Remedial Education Programs During Summer (P.A. 85-576), passed by the Connecticut General Assembly, provided local and regional boards of education with the opportunity to offer students in grades K through 8 remedial summer school services. Summer Incentive monies were granted to 25 programs from Fiscal Year (FY) 1986 to FY 1988. Among the findings of an evaluation of the Summer Incentive programs are the following: (1) academic instruction averaged 3 hours per day; (2) in FY 1986, 9 programs served 2,205 students, in FY 1987, 21 programs served 4,227 students, and in FY 1988, 18 programs served 3,925 students; (3) there was an almost equal proportion of white and non-white students; (4) although all grade levels were represented, the majority of students were in elementary school; (5) overall attendance rates were at least 82 percent; (6) students who participated in the programs made gains in the basic skill areas of reading, mathematics, and language arts; (7) 76 percent of all reading and math scores, and 71 percent of all language arts scores, increased; (8) teachers targeted specific objectives through defined curricula; (9) teachers of high quality were recruited; (10) the small class size provided for more individualized help for the students; (11) an upbeat climate permeated Summer School environments; (12) incentive/reward systems allowed youngsters to feel success; and (13) parental partnerships were attempted. Individual program highlights are discussed. Recommendations for improvement are offered. Data are presented on graphs and tables. A map, a calendar, student artwork, and several photographs accompany the text. (BJV)