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Sengupta, Koyeli; Shah, Henal; Ghosh, Subharati; Sanghvi, Disha; Mahadik, Sanchita; Dani, Allauki; Deshmukh, Oshin; Pacione, Laura; Dixon, Pamela; Salomone, Erica; Servili, Chiara – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
The World Health Organization-Caregiver Skills Training Program, a parent-mediated early intervention facilitated by non-specialist providers piloted in urban India was evaluated using mixed-methods for feasibility and effects on child and caregiver outcomes. Caregivers (n = 22) of children (2-9 years) with social-communication delays participated…
Descriptors: International Organizations, Caregiver Training, Early Intervention, Urban Areas
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Cato, Heather – English in Texas, 2020
In 2016, with mounting pressure from parents, educators, and other stakeholders around the state pushing back against the volume of standardized tests students are required to take, the Texas Education Agency introduced the Texas Writing Pilot. This pilot was designed to study the feasibility of creating an alternative writing assessment that…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Writing Instruction, Pilot Projects, Evaluation Methods
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Posey, Laurie; Plack, Margaret M.; Snyder, Robert – International Journal of ePortfolio, 2015
A grassroots committee of faculty and administrators from eight academic and student service units at the George Washington University used a five-phase process to identify the ePortfolio needs of its diverse community; select appropriate technologies to support the breadth of functions required; perform usability studies; pilot test the platform;…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Electronic Publishing, Feasibility Studies, Pilot Projects
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Callanan, Meg; Farias, Javiera Cartagena; Hudson, Ruth; Greaves, Ellen – Education Endowment Foundation, 2017
The Achieve Together Bournemouth Partnership ("the Partnership") was a pilot collaboration between Teach First, Teaching Leaders, and The Future Leaders Trust. It was a new initiative that aimed to work with primary and secondary schools and the wider community in two socially deprived areas of Bournemouth (Boscombe and West Howe) to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Partnerships in Education, Program Evaluation, Pilot Projects
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Gola, Alice Ann H.; Burdg, Jinee – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2018
The FNS Research Corner provides a continuing series to summarize recently completed and current research conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in the area of child nutrition. Summaries of recently completed research projects and in-progress research are provided in this article.
Descriptors: Food, Nutrition, Lunch Programs, Program Evaluation
Calabro, Karen S.; Le, Thuan A.; Marani, Salma K.; Tamí-Maury, Irene; Czerniak, Katarzyna; Khalil, Georges E.; Prokhorov, Alexander V. – Forum on Public Policy Online, 2016
Secondhand smoke (SHS) is caused by burning tobacco products that emit up to 7000 chemicals and over 70 carcinogenic compounds. Thirdhand smoke (THS) is solid residue remaining on furniture and carpets, including suspended particles derived from a burned tobacco product. Exposure to these compounds occurs through inhalation, oral ingestion, or…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Intervention, Prevention, Preschool Education
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Hepburn, Susan L.; Blakeley-Smith, Audrey; Wolff, Brian; Reaven, Judy A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
Youth with autism spectrum disorders frequently experience significant symptoms of anxiety. Empirically supported psychosocial interventions exist, yet access is limited, especially for families in rural areas. Telehealth (i.e. videoconferencing) has potential to reduce barriers to access to care; however, little is known about the feasibility or…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Health Promotion
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Dockrell, Julie; Marshall, Chloë; Wyse, Dominic – Education Endowment Foundation, 2015
"Talk for Writing" is an approach to teaching writing that emphasizes three teaching methods: (1) 'imitation' (where pupils learn texts by heart, so they can discuss and dissect them); (2) 'innovation' (where pupils adapt stories to create their own versions); and (3) 'invention' (where teachers help pupils to create original stories).…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Writing Instruction, Teaching Methods, Imitation
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Miller, Sarah; Gildea, Aideen Gildea; Sloan, Seaneen; Thurston, Allen – Education Endowment Foundation, 2015
This is a report of a pilot study of the Physically Active Lessons (PAL) programme, which was piloted in five primary schools in Hertfordshire between February and July 2014. PAL involves adapting lesson plans to combine short bursts of physical activity with academic content. The study had two aims: (1) to explore the feasibility of adapting a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Physical Education, Physical Activities
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Gorard, Stephen; See, Beng Huat; Siddiqui, Nadia – Education Endowment Foundation, 2014
This pilot project focused on improving teachers' understanding and use of effective feedback. Participating teachers tried to incorporate feedback into their lessons to help pupils understand their learning goals and become able to develop strategies to reach them. The project employed a cyclical action research design, through which teachers…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parochial Schools, Partnerships in Education, Feedback (Response)
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Pluye, Pierre; Grad, Roland; Granikov, Vera; Theriault, Guylene; Fremont, Pierre; Burnand, Bernard; Mercer, Jay; Marlow, Bernard; Arroll, Bruce; Luconi, Francesca; Legare, France; Labrecque, Michel; Ladouceur, Roger; Bouthillier, France; Sridhar, Soumya Bindiganavile; Moscovici, Jonathan – Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 2012
Introduction: Systematic literature reviews provide best evidence, but are underused by clinicians. Thus, integrating Cochrane reviews into continuing medical education (CME) is challenging. We designed a pilot CME program where summaries of Cochrane reviews ("Courriels Cochrane") were disseminated by e-mail. Program participants…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evidence, Medical Education, Physicians
Bloom, Dan; Thompson, Saskia Levy; Ivry, Rob – MDRC, 2010
In December 2007, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave MDRC a grant to conduct reconnaissance on promising strategies to reengage disconnected young people and improve their long-term outcomes. The primary objective of the grant was to identify key leverage points for future investment by government and foundations. MDRC consulted with…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Youth Programs, Young Adults, Best Practices
Educational Management Services, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. – 1973
This is one of two reports being prepared as a third party evaluation of a project to determine the feasibility of the career education model being implemented in the vocational programs of the Minnesota State Department of Education. The purpose of this phase of the study was to make observations and provide information which would be helpful to…
Descriptors: Career Education, Cost Effectiveness, Demonstration Programs, Feasibility Studies
Kewish, Nancy L. – School Library Journal, 1979
Describes a feasibility and practicality pilot project of a library story-telling program for two-year-olds. Parent survey results and project experience indicate that such a reading program is worth consideration by children's librarians. Recommended books for two-year-olds and their parents are listed. (CMV)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Feasibility Studies, Library Services
Fairfax County Schools, VA. – 1969
This report provides statistical and narrative data on innovative projects and methods developed in Fairfax County's Center for Effecting Educational Change. These study activities focused on effecting changes in the kindergarten, child study, fine and performing arts, and educational technology programs. A broad outline provides an overview of…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Experiments, Educational Innovation, Educational Planning
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