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National Study of Primary and Junior High School Practices to Advance Low-Achieving Students: Final Report
(2009)
Authors: Miriam Cohen-Navot, Dganit Levi, Viacheslav Konstantinov, Iman Awadyeh, Ruth Baruj-Kovarsky, Talia Hasin
The advancement of low-achieving students who experience school adjustment difficulties is one of the most important goals of the education system in Israel. However, until now, there has been no comprehensive study of the practices implemented in order to advance these students. This survey maps the entire array of activities for low achievers at primary and junior high schools in Israel. Read more...
 
Evaluation of a Project to Prevent and Treat Elder Abuse and Neglect in the Urban Sector
(2009)
Author: Ayelet Berg-Warman
In recent years, many programs have been developed in Israel and abroad to combat elder abuse, which is recognized as a significant social problem. The current study examined a groundbreaking program designed to reduce elder abuse and neglect. Read more...
School-to-Work Transition and Employment Programs for Youth and Young Adults at Risk in the U.S. and Other OECD Countries: Review of the Literature
(2009)
Authors: Paula Kahan-Stawczynski, Liat Yurovich (with Gabi Hoffman)
The transition from school to work and preparation for working life are important to all youth and young adults, but particularly to those who have dropped out of school. This review maps school-to-work transition systems for youth and young adults at risk (aged 15-24) in the U.S. and other OECD countries. Read more...
 
 
Learning from Success: Its Implications for the "Lights to Employment" Program of Amin, Documented Success as a Source of Principles of Action that Promote Employment 2006-2008
(2009)
Authors: Jona M. Rosenfeld, Lior Rosenberg, Frida Elek
This report summarizes the first stage of the partnership begun in 2006 between the Unit of Learning from Success and Ongoing Learning in Human Service Systems, on the one hand, and Amin, which is implementing the "Lights to Employment" program in Jerusalem.  Read more...
 
 
Evaluation of Child-Parent Centers
(2009)
Dori Rivkin; with Smadar Shmaia-Yadgar, Michal Shemesh, Rachel Szabo-Lael, Yoa Sorek
Child-Parent Centers (CPCs) were developed by the Children and Youth Service of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services and by Ashalim as an innovative service for children at risk and their parents. The evaluation aimed to provide policymakers and service developers with information to help with the implementation of centers and decide on expanding the service. Read more...
 
 

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