Eleven papers describe and evaluate state and city programs which appear to have been successful in helping the educationally disadvantaged realize their potential. To pinpoint possible factors which hinder achievement, the papers also identify some of the characteristics of these students and their homes and communities. (NH)

Some characteristics of the disadvantaged child are presented; the low socio-economic family is described; and some of the current myths perpetrated about this segment of society are examined. The disadvantaged child's suspicion of school and his unhappy experiences there require extra effort by the counselor. Ways in which the counselor can begin…

The guide begins with some observations on teaching disadvantaged students, a list of successful types of learning activities, and recommendations for planning and conducting an effective classroom situation. Also included are 13 general objectives of a program for the disadvantaged. The guide, intended as a source of ideas and directions in…

This nonannotated bibliography for upper elementary education is divided into broad area topics including: (1) child development; (2) improvement or enhancement of elementary curriculum; (3) literature on educating the disadvantaged youth; (4) films, filmstrips, and tapes; and (5) general reference materials. The bibliography is produced by the…

This inventory was designed to assess the general problem solving ability of disadvantaged elementary school children from various ethnic backgrounds and grade levels. Twelve tasks are included in the inventory: sensing the problem, identifying the problem, asking questions, guessing causes, clarification of goals, judging if more information is…

This paper reviews the research and commentary literature on techniques, traits, and success factors for teachers of the disadvantaged. The author categorizes and discusses behaviors for teachers of the disadvantaged within four selected dimensions: 1) Affective (related to the teacher's attitudes, emotions, feelings, and values), 2) Cognitive…

This document reports the second cycle Teacher Corps program in Chicago, which was designed to prepare elementary teachers for the inner-city schools. An introductory section lists program objectives, which emphasized improvement of education of the disadvantaged and school-community involvement of corpsmen. Formal and informal evaluation and…

Goals for the 2-year program were 1) to provide immediate assistance to disadvantaged youth at an early age from teacher-interns specially equipped to diagnose their student needs and provide appropriate learning experiences; 2) to provide sufficiently strong preparation for teaching so that interns will achieve enough success to desire to…

During Fall 1969, 25 students were enrolled at American University as part of a special project aimed at making higher education available to inner city youth who, because of insufficient finances and relatively poor academic records, would not ordinarily be matriculants. The program was designated "Project Open"--Opportunity Project for…

The results of a study conducted by the National Commission on Resources for Youth, Inc., (NCRY) to demonstrate the feasibility of a Youth Tutoring Youth program (designed to put 14- to 15-year-old disadvantaged underachievers to work as paid tutors of similar elementary school children) for possible implementation as a project of the Neighborhood…

There are two types of poor: the upwardly mobile and the stationary poor. The children of the latter present the greatest challenge to the public school system. Living in crowded quarters, poorly nourished, and given little preparation for the outside world, these children seem destined to fail. Their semiliterate mothers and fathers, if they have…

In order to respond to discussions concerning the identification of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and their transition to colleges and universities, the Committee on School/College Relations of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools requested member and candidate institutions of higher education to describe their…

This summary of the activities of the Committee since its formation in March 1968 points out certain inadequacies in current junior college programs for the disadvantaged. Testing programs are based only on middle-class culture; guidance and counseling do not allow for transitional programs or give help with personal, financial, and family…

The Bakersfield College student tutorial project is described and evaluated. Starting in 1965, college students tutored disadvantaged (minority group) elementary and junior high school students after school. Students were tutored in English, reading, math, the Constitution, and other areas. The program included field trips. An evaluation of the…

This report was prepared to suggest ways in which community colleges might better serve the needs of minority and disadvantaged students through planning. It is the result of a national poll conducted by the project to identify the topics on which most respondents indicated a need for further information. Response to the poll was sufficiently…