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ERIC TITLE NUMBER: ED338769 AUTHOR:
TITLE: Intercultural Programs: Program Evaluation Report,
July 1991.
YEAR PUBLISHED: 1991
NOTE: 51 p.
AVAILABILITY: Department of Information Management, Des
Moines Public Schools, 1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
50309-3399.
ABSTRACT: This report evaluates the Des Moines (Iowa)
Independent Community School District (DMICSD)
Intercultural programs. The following types of programs are
in place: (1) a Voluntary Transfer Program; (2) paired
schools; (3) magnet schools; (4) Extended Day Kindergarten;
(5) English as a Second Language (ESL)/Bilingual Education;
(6) a Bilingual Community Liaison/Advisor Programs; (7)
multicultural, non sexist education; (8) Minority
Achievement Program; (9) affirmative action; (10) minority
community liaison; and (11) discrimination compliance. In
1990-91 3,575 students were involved in the desegregation
plan and the ESL/Bilingual programs. Budget expenses for
salaries, benefits, materials, supplies, travel, and staff
development were $1,307,455, with sources for funding
including Federal Chapter II, state Title VII, state
weighted formula for non English speakers, and a general
fund. The DMICSD's Office of Intercultural Programs staff
provided leadership, guidance, and support to staff,
students, and parents through inservice programs, staff
development, and professional meeting opportunities. A
survey of staff, students, and parents of ESL student
indicated the need for a night high school for at-risk
students and parents of ESL students. Internal and external
audits were also conducted. Included are five tables. Three
appendices present one table, a study survey, and a form
for filing a complaint of discrimination. (JB)
KEY DESCRIPTORS: Affirmative-Action; Bilingual-Education;
Educational-Policy; Elementary-Secondary-Education; English
Second-Language; Ethnic-Groups; Magnet-Schools;
Multicultural-Education; Parent-Participation; Program
Evaluation; Public-Schools; Second-Language-Instruction;
Spanish-Speaking
KEY DESCRIPTORS: *Intercultural-Programs; *Limited-English
Speaking; *Minority-Groups; *School-Districts; *Urban
Schools
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