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The text discusses the use of standardized tests in indian education, and how these tests are often unfair to indian students. It is pointed out that achievement tests are only one part of the evaluation process, and that there are many other variables that must be considered when evaluating a school program.

Scope and Contents The majority of students enrolled at concho school come from broken homes and have severe social problems. The primary reasons for attending concho seem to be educational or economic, but social reasons such as parental alcoholism or poor health are also significant. In many cases, parents believe that their children will receive better care at concho than they would at home or in the public schools. There is some evidence of racial prejudice against indians in the public schools, which...

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The table shows that the concho students come from as many as 32 different tribal designations. However, when the data is viewed from the standpoint of the bia agency office, it shows that the students come from nine different bureau areas and 25 different agency designations. The majority of the students come from the anadarko area and the anadarko agency, accounting for over half of the student body. There has been a recent increase in students coming from the red lake, minn. Agency.

Scope and Contents The school program at concho is designed to provide individualized attention to each student. The curriculum is organized in self-contained classrooms in grades one through six, and according to content subjects in grades seven and eight. Specialized instruction is provided in reading and mathematics. Almost half of the students are enrolled in title i compensatory education programs. The seventh and eighth grade curriculum is composed of reading, language arts, science,...

Scope and Contents The pupil personnel services section of concho includes the dormitory, guidance and counseling, and recreation programs. Observations of students indicate that they are happy with their situation. The recreation program does not have as many staff as the administration would like, but there are a large number of activities offered, including a student activities center. If there are problems, they usually relate to the home living side of the program. The more serious actions of disruptive...

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The text discusses the staffing situation at concho school, which has seen a reduction in the number of positions over the years. The number of teaching and educational aide positions has decreased, while the number of plant facilities positions has increased. The author suggests that the indian staff at the school has been crucial in maintaining its efficacy, and that the school should be recognized for its achievement in recruiting qualified indians.

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98th Congress (1983-1985)

Scope and Contents The data for this report come from two sources: student records and observations of the school. The education-social-economic need instrument was provided to concho school, and school staff completed it for each student. The completed instruments were then sent to the researchers, who edited and computer processed the information. The resulting data was used to generate the statistical information in the report. Additionally, observations made at the school were incorporated into the...

Abstract

98th Congress (1983-1985)

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The text contains a list of students enrolled at concho school in 1981-1982, including their name, grade, date of birth, degree of indian blood, tribe, address, and date of enrollment.