This study examined 69 sheltered classes and 26 co-taught classes established in 10 New Instructional Model secondary schools in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) in the 1990-91 school year. Focus is on the following topics: (1) the extent to which sheltered and co-taught classes are operational at each of the schools; (2) the type and quality of staff…

This study assesses students' perceptions of and performance in sheltered and co-taught classes in an Asian remedial plan in Philadelphia's (Pennsylvania) New Instructional Model (NIM) secondary schools. The study used end-of-year marks and student focus groups to collect data. The focus groups were conducted with 247 Asian limited English…