Educational Programs That Work. A Resource of Exemplary Educational Programs Developed by Local School Districts and Approved by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel in the Education Division of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Overview & Synopsis

The various programs presented here offer educators an array of ideas and some potential solutions to meet the needs and interests of communities far from the original project sites. In view of demonstrated effectiveness in meeting local school program needs, these projects were submitted for quality assurance to the Joint Dissemination Review Panel within the Educational Division of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. All the projects cited have undergone close scrutiny by the Panel and have been approved for national dissemination. Each description follows a similar format that offers concise yet comparative information. A brief description of the program is given along with information on the materials used, services available, target audience, financial requirements, program evaluation, and contact person. The projects described include those dealing with alternative schools; bilingual/migrant education; career/vocational education; early childhood/parent readiness; environmental education; organization arrangement/training/administration; reading/language arts/mathematics; special education/gifted/learning disabilities; arts, communication skills, technology; and health, human behavior, physical education, and multiple talent development. (Author/IRT)