A 1978 statewide needs assessment in Ohio included items designed to identify teachers' motivations for participation in adult basic education staff development activities. Degree programs and credit courses were found to provide the greatest motivation for participation. (Author/SK)

The Tech Prep Perspectives for School Counselors Workshop was offered by distance learning at 2 sites to 30 participants. Its goal was "Participants will learn information to help students acquire accurate knowledge of Tech Prep programs to use when making class choices and career plans." Cooperative learning activities developed a…

The fact that an achievement gap between White and African-American students exists is undisputed. The reasons for this gap are many and complex. Evidence does exist, though, that this gap can be narrowed and potentially eliminated. Evidence also exists that demonstrates that when the gap in academic achievement becomes equal African-Americans are…

This report provides an overview of projects funded under Section 353 of the Adult Education Act (1991) that support Ohio's efforts to develop individual growth and leadership in the field of adult basic and literacy education (ABLE) and program improvement. The programs profiled are grouped in the following categories: resource centers; ABLE…