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Download full textGuerrero, Frank; Swan, Karen – 1988
The Computer Pilot Program that was implemented in 19 New York City schools in 1986-87 was designed to investigate the efficacy of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) with the at-risk student population in New York City. The goals of the program were to identify systems that were effective in increasing student attendance and achievement, and in…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Attitude Change, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction
Imel, Susan – 1989
This digest about issues currently being debated in the adult literacy field examines the appropriate goals and objectives for adult literacy education, professionalization of the field, and literacy program evaluation. The first section reflects the disagreement between those who believe the purpose of literacy education should be to support…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
Briggs, Linda; Davis, Barbara – 1985
The Higher Education Learning Package (HELP) program at Sacramento City--an interdisciplinary approach to basic skill development for high-risk, nontraditional students--has four goals: (1) promotion of student retention at the community college through cognitive and attitudinal development, (2) personal development of students through a…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Basic Skills, College Programs, High Risk Students
Ryan, Joseph M.; Rowls, Michael D. – 1988
In order to provide a comprehensive view of the cumulative effect of the South Carolina Basic Skills Assessment Program (BSAP) on students' learning, a study examined reading and mathematics achievement by all students in the program over a 5-year period (1981-1985), as measured by the testing portion of the BSAP. Subjects were students in grades…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Inferences, Mathematics Achievement
Posante-Loro, Rebecca; And Others – 1980
The overall purpose of the national Head Start evaluation is to assess the impact, on the children and parents being served, of: (1) the educational services component of Head Start, and (2) a new demonstration program within Head Start, Basic Educational Skills (BES). The evaluation deals with a total of 65 Head Start programs and their families.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Compensatory Education, Data Collection, Disadvantaged Youth
Pfannenstiel, Judy C.; And Others – 1980
This study (one portion of a larger study) was designed to identify the characteristics of Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I basic skills programs in institutions for neglected or delinquent youth that appeared to be effective in producing student achievement gains. The study attempted to contrast small samples of more effective and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Compensatory Education, Correctional Education
Nelson, Steve; Clark, Robey – 1977
Comparing program objectives with program outcomes, 4 program components targeted at 1,100 American Indian students in 9 school districts in Pierce County, Washington were evaluated. Program objectives operationalized by an 11-member staff including 9 specialists and 1 coordinator were to develop: (1) basic skills via tutoring services for…
Descriptors: American Indians, Basic Skills, Career Awareness, Counseling Services
Verner, Zenobia Brown; Conley, Houston – 1976
The purpose of this study was to survey alternative schools to determine what their English programs are like, what kinds of problems and successes have been encountered by their English teachers, and what suggestions they have for others who encounter similar problems. Questionnaires were sent to administrators and English teachers in a number of…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, English Curriculum
Los Nietos Elementary School District, CA. – 1977
The Los Nietos Basic Skills Program was the first program of computer assisted instruction funded by the Emergency School Aid Act (ESAA). The system initially supported 17 typewriter-style terminals, but the number was later increased to 24. Because of software problems, the system changed companies and the courses changed to the following:…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Los Nietos Elementary School District, CA. – 1977
The Los Nietos School District in Los Angeles was the first school in the United States that had its basic skills program supported through intensive use of computers. Through fundings under the Emergency School Aid Act (ESAA), the program is embarking on its third year. The system initially supported 17 typewriter-style terminals, but before the…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Central New Jersey Urban Schools Improvement Council. – 1977
The purpose of this report is to examine the need for integration of various basic skills resources. The report concentrates on the comparison of data in the areas of policy, program integration, attitude and planning, student achievement, and cost effectiveness of the categorically-funded programs. Federal and local studies on compensatory…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Compensatory Education, Cooperative Programs, Coordination
Benjamin, Barbara Cohen; And Others – 1976
The Learning Skills Center (LSC) at Los Angeles City College is an individualized learning laboratory which offers assistance to students in communication skills and quantitative skills, and provides tutoring in all college-level courses. ISC's programs are diagnostic and prescriptive, and services are available to students on both voluntary and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Bibliographies, Community Colleges, Dropout Rate
Brown, Edward K. – 1975
Previous studies have reported that disadvantaged children tend to loose the skills and abilities they had acquired in special and/or intervention programs when they are placed in education settings which do not support their needs. Since the 1970 census data tended to indicate that the pupil composition of the schools had changed, it became…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Basic Skills, Census Figures, Cognitive Development
Puerto Rico Univ., Rio Piedras. Div. of Extension and Continuing Education. – 1974
The demonstration project, running from June 1971 to June 1974, sought to reduce the educational and occupational disadvantages of Puerto Rican unemployed and underemployed adults. The program served 1,241 participants, ranging in age from 16 to 60 and in grade level from zero to approximately twelfth grade. Average attendance was 24 days, on a…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Fordham Univ., Bronx, NY. Inst. for Research and Evaluation. – 1971
Seven New York City urban education programs were evaluated under the direction of the state urban education coordinator, and the evaluation reports on those programs are included here. The seven programs are: Strengthening Basic Skills in the Junior High School, Reading Diagnostic Centers, Multi-Sensory Stations, Guidance Interim Class, Bilingual…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Curriculum Development
