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 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.

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...

Scope and Contents The bureau of indian affairs has decided to consolidate the concho indian school with the riverside school system, due to space limitations and low enrollment at concho. The bia feels that this will be the most efficient and productive manner in which to educate the children. Congressman james r. Jones has been apprised of the situation and has been sent a response from the bia for his files.

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...

Overview 98th Congress (1983-1985)

Overview 98th Congress (1983-1985)

Scope and Contents Concho school was originally established to school the children of indian tribes that had been relocated to the oklahoma territory. More recently, it has served primarily educationally and/or socially needy children. The majority of the student body is classified as indigent, and this has been the case for at least the past 20 years.There is a continuing need for the services provided by concho school, as there is no other institution that provides similar services. Without concho,...

Scope and Contents 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.

Overview 98th Congress (1983-1985)