Learning Together: Israeli Innovations in Education That Could Benefit Americans
by A. Harry Passow
Learning Together: Publications: Table of Contents
I. Programs for Youth At-Risk and Dropout Prevention
- Youth Advancement Service
- HILA
- ORT Educational Centers
- The Mifne Environment (TME)
- Instrumental Enrichment Program
- Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD)
- GILAT — Cultivating Intelligence Among Infants in "At Risk" Groups
- Readiness for the First Grade
- YACHAD — Children Tutoring Children in Reading
- Preparatory Classes for 6-7-8th Grade
- “MAHAR” to the University and "MALBAM" — Transition to Modular Matriculation
- The “Second Chance” Program
- I Can Achieve Project
- Matriculation Track (MT) Classes
- Developing Thinking Skills Projects
II. Early Intervention, Child Care and Family Programs
- HIPPY/HAETGAR — The Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters
- HATAF — Home Activities for Toddlers and Their Families
- HAKEN — “Home Start” Program
- Educational Enrichment Center Project
- Mishpahton (Family-Style Day Care): A Mini Child Day Care Center
- The Multi-Purpose Day Care Center
- ORION — Home Intervention Program for Families with Young Children
- MAMASH Drop-in Center for Infants and Toddlers
III. Programs for the Gifted, Talented and Very Able
- Israel Arts and Science Academy (IASA)
- The Discovery Program
- Young Persons’ Institute for the Promotion of Excellence and Creativity
- AMUTA Jerusalem School of Physics and Mathematics
- A Fostering Program of “Doctoral Students for Math”
IV. Residential Education/Boarding School Programs
- MANOF: An Educational Residential Program for Alienated Adolescents
- ORT Boarding Schools
- Boarding Schools for Gifted Students from Disadvantaged Areas
V. Programs Focused on Computers and Educational Technology
- ORT Moshinsky Pedagogical Center
- NEGEV 180o: Regional Center for Excellence
- The North Star Project
- Project School 2000
- Centre for Educational Technology
- EduSoft Ltd.
- Distance Learning Project of Bar-Ilan University
- Logic Programming (Prolog) in Education
- Computer-Aided Instruction Module
VI. Training for Community Leadership and Adult Education
- ORT Career Adult Education Systems
- Training Programs for New Olim (Immigrants) from Ethiopia
- MASHAV — The Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Center
- The TEHILA Project
VII. Drug, Alcohol And Substance Abuse Programs
- “EFSHAR” — Unit for Treatment of Victims of Alcohol
- “EFSHAR” — Alcohol Treatment Programs
- “Alcohol and Drunkenness” and “Hashish and Marijuana” Curriculum Units
- Residential Treatment Center and Rehabilitative Hostel for Alcoholics
- Life Without Drugs
VIII. Conflict Resolution and Personal Values
- The Rules of the Game: Understanding and Implementing Democratic Procedures
- Personal Commitment — Helping Others
- Project NOAH: Youth Studying Their Community
- Developing the Values of Helping and Caring Relationships
IX. Special Education
- I Have a Secret — I Can Read
- Special Music Education
- Hadas Group — Integrating Children with Special Needs in Employment Rehabilitation
- Home Repairs for the Elderly
- Tlalim, Educational Support for the Sick Child
X. Additional Programs