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ERIC Number: ED142607
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1976-Sep
Pages: 36
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
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End-of-Year Report, 1975-76. EOA Reading/Math Basic Skills Learning Centers.
Gold, Ann Meyerson
This booklet describes and evaluates the Economic Opportunity Atlanta Inc. Reading/Math Basic Skills Learning Center operating in 14 Atlanta public schools for approximately 1,200 low achieving pupils. The basic concept of the Learning Centers was to provide pupils with the opportunity to improve their basic skills in reading or mathematics through a program of individualized instruction. Through student controlled pacing of instruction, children were to move through the prescribed curriculum at an appropriate pace for maximun comprehension. High support counseling services were designed to assist the child and his/her parents. Through intensive counseling and casework, the family was assisted in the development of a home environment that would be conducive to improved educational and economic opportunities. The program was developed based on assumptions related to student success, both academically and in terms of adjustment to the educational experience. To determine the effectiveness of the Learning Centers and the High Support counseling program, two evaluation processes were conducted. Throughout the year, the program operations were monitored and reported in quarterly reports. In addition, the research component of the pilot program was conducted through the implementation of behavioral objectives. These measures were specified to provide data related to student achievement, attendance, and attitude towards school. These, as well as recommendations for changes to be made in the administrative assessment procedure are listed. (Author/AM)
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
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Authoring Institution: Atlanta Public Schools, GA.
Identifiers - Location: Georgia (Atlanta)
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A