The purpose of this practicum was to develop a model in-service program for training mainstream teachers of Spanish speaking pupils. As the Spanish speaking population of the Norwalk, Connecticut community has grown over the past decade, the school problem of dealing with the non-native English speaker was identified. Through the initial financial…

Three major purposes of this investigation were: (1) to identify, evaluate, and adapt a standardized instrument that may be used in the evaluation of Spanish-English bilingual preschool programs; (2) to compare the norms based on the standardization sample with those on a local sample; and (3) to identify an index of general development for the…

An evaluation of one school district's bilingual-bicultural program indicated, overall, that the Spanish-based students are receiving greater benefit than the English-based pupils. This might be remedied if more bilingual instruction were given. The program operates in two elementary schools, grades K-6; the report includes materials stating…

The school performance of pupils in grades 1-3 of the French immersion program in operation in Ottawa public schools is evaluated in comparison with that of pupils in the regular English program. The results indicate that by the end of grade 1 immersion program pupils taught reading in French are found to lag behind their peers in the regular…

The school performance of pupils in grades K-2 of the French immersion program in operation at Allenby Public School in Toronto is evaluated in comparison with that of pupils in the regular English program. The results indicate that by the end of kindergarten pupils in both programs are equally ready for beginning school work in grade 1. By the…

This pamphlet summarizes findings of a survey of Welsh-medium nursery education in Wales as of 1968. Information about premises, equipment, and activities was collected by means of questionnaires, interviews, and visits to sample schools. The survey covers voluntary Welsh-medium nursery schools, but local authority-maintained classes were included…

This guide is a compilation of factors considered important in the selection of tests for bilingual/bicultural programs. It is intended for use by test selectors or teachers in bilingual education, and does not presume to be exhaustive or authoritative. Basically the guide consists of questions the test selector or teacher should ask when…

In the Foreword, it is stated that "It is not the purpose of this publication to set forth a grand scheme for migrant education programs, nor is it intended to serve as a progress report or an assessment of the Oregon State Plan for Migrant Education. It is published with the much more humble intent of reflecting in some degree the philosophy…

This report reviews 13 programs funded under Title I of the 1965 Elementary Secondary Education Act. The Bilingual-Bicultural Program was also funded under Title VII of the ESEA. The Elementary bilingual program promoted academic achievement, English competence, and exposure to cultural heritage. The Chinese bilingual program served pupils in…

The administrative component provides personnel and services for the planning, implementing and supervising of all State Urban Education Programs and for the coordination of activities of all participating groups. The Strengthening Basic Skills in the Junior High School program has been recycled from the 1969-70 school year. The Multi-Sensory…

The 1970-71 evaluation of the Title VII bilingual education program in the Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas, is presented in this report. The report discusses the program with regard to (1) curriculum development, (2) staff development, (3) community involvement, and (4) the pre- and post-tests given to the students. The…

Discusses bilingual special education teacher training in general. Focuses specifically on elements of field-based training models used in three American Indian training programs. Examines the Navajo Special Education Teacher Development Program, a Master's degree program, in depth. Reports student and faculty interview findings about program…

This paper describes activities and evaluation of the KinderApache Song and Dance Project, piloted in a kindergarten class in Cedar Creek (Arizona) on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. Introducing Native-language song and dance in kindergarten could help foster a sense of community and cultural pride and greater awareness of traditional…

This paper discusses comprehensive school reform (CSR), which accepts the importance of standards and accountability but adds to these strategies for introducing innovations in curriculum, instruction, school organization, governance, parent interactions, and other core features of practice. The paper reviews research on the nature and quality of…

A recently developed primary school German immersion program for a German community is described and its development from Canadian examples is discussed. The program is a composite of immersion, bilingual, and second language models. Early reaction is highly favorable, although the program will not be fully evaluated for a few years. (MSE)