Focus on Educational Success. Abstracts of Exemplary Programs. Revised.

Overview & Synopsis

This publication is a review of various projects and programs which have been effective in meeting the local needs of school districts throughout Wisconsin. The description of each project includes data on the target audience, assurances and claims, implementation requirements, financial requirements, and services available. Projects and programs included are headed under the following: (1) alternative schools (programs); (2) bilingual and migrant education; (3) career or vocational education; (4) early childhood, parent readiness, parent involvement; (5) environmental education; (6) organizational arrangements; (7) reading, language arts, math; (8) special education; (9) special interests: health, human behavior, physical education, multiple talent development; and (10) special interests: arts, communication skills, technology. A section on approved Wisconsin projects describes an early program for gifted children, programming for hearing impaired children, home aid for parents in pre-school education, a language, ecology and family project, music education, art education, individualized instruction, and staff training. (EB)