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ERIC Number: ED270553
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986
Pages: 43
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Park West High School Vocational and High School Equivalency Bilingual Program 1984-1985. OEA Evaluation Report.
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn. Office of Educational Assessment.
Park West High School's Vocational and High School Equivalency Bilingual program in New York City uses bilingual and bicultural instruction to provide Hispanic students with the preparation needed to secure employment upon graduation or continue their education. Beyond classroom instruction in assorted academic and vocational courses, students receive supportive non-instructional services such as after-school occupational training programs, and career and personal counseling. An evaluation found that nearly half of the participants could be partially mainstreamed, a strong program staff was in place, and students reported high satisfaction with the program. Quantitative analysis of program objectives in English language development, mastery of the native language, mathematics, and attendance indicate: (1) 70% of students mastered material at the proposed rate; (2) the program objective was satisfied in native language arts and the vocationally oriented class; (3) mainstreaming goals were met in the spring; (4) the attendance objective was fulfilled; and (5) the percentage of parents visiting the program once during the academic year satisfied objectives. Various testing instruments were employed and results are included. Recommendations are made to reduce noise from the open classroom arrangement, increase and enhance parental involvement, establish follow-up procedures for mainstreamed students, and hire a bilingual guidance counselor. (ETS)
Office of Educational Evaluation, New York Public Schools, 110 Livingston St., Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn. Office of Educational Assessment.
Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)
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