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Saturday May 17 1975 THE DESERT SUN Pain Springs Calif A3 Lewis Finds Controversial Plan Working Here By DAVIDS SMITH Staff Writer Agua Caliente Elementary School played host to San Bernardino Assemblyman Jerry is Friday as he toured area schools to answer questions concerning one of the state's most ambitious and controversial educational programs Entitled Early Childhodd Education (ECE) the program is designed to raise student ECE and claim that he be objective ECE is known as Riles Recently Riles said ECE has helped school districts make gains in pupil achievement and that the results of the first year of operation show ECE is working even better than we dared dream it ECE critics say that may possibly be but Riles can't prove it Legislative Analyst A Alan Post for example contends that evaluation of the program data to support such claims" He says it is impossible to prove Riles' statements because all ECE evaluation reports fail to compare the performance of ECE pupils with the performance of children not enrolled in ECE Therefore Assemblyman Lewis decided to tour schools cept and I know it is doing children at Agua Caliente a lot of good Poor kids and kids who speak English are getting particular help from the program I'm convinced that it is just a matter of time before ECE proves itself" Perhaps more so than any other school in the district Agua Caliente has special There children from low income families and non-English speaking families tendent of public instruction claims it is highly successful Others say there isn't enough data to prove that Governor Edmund Brown Jr who is demanding in all state programs has taken a me first" attitude and says he won't expand the program until it can be proved to be beneficial Critics of the program point to Riles' close involvement in 'A predominate Pointing to this situation Russell says the program's emphasis on individualization and parent involvement plays a highly productive role "A child who doesn't speak English when he enters school" Russell explained at a very special disadvantage First he must learn English And while he is busy learning English which make take from two to three years he is not learning his other subjects when he is finally capable of speaking in the classroom he doesn't have the background his peers have and must go back to get the basics" Since ECE demands individualization much of this problem can be avoided Special aides are available paid with state ECE funds to help the child learn English and at the same time learn his basic subjects Also since recent studies indicate that parental attitudes can be crucial in the learning prucess the program's call for parent involvement is highly bencficialaccording to Russell had great help from interested parents" he pointed nut many speak only Spanish we've had to hold meetings in both English and Spanish Unfortunately many of our students' parents wo and can't make our meetings" Way land Reynolds director of pupil personnal services and district ECE program director said parent involvement is growing as more and more parents learn the value of the program "Still" he said "we must go out into the community for more involvement" Reynolds is a strong supporter of ECE He said ECE creates an organized pattern a program that leads to new approaches in working with youngsters" approaches as the diagnostic-prescriptive analysis of a child's progress is extremely valuable And because the state program provides funds we can take more time and provide individual instruction to a child "And finally because of the push for more involvement by parents we can get parents to work with a child while he is young and hasn't developed poor learning behavior" he said Although Reynolds agrees with critics ECE who say there is not enough evaluation he believes much of the program's true worth is impossible to pinpoint "How do you objectively prove that a child's self-concept is improving Those who have taken issue with Dr Riles say evaluation is not adequate and they are probably right" he said the youngsters at Agua Caliente have done quite well in the program And that should say something" Your Good Friends OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday Naan to 4 pm 7I-S71 Kskra hack Ming Brand new 3 bedroom 2'j bolhs with 2 zone air conditioning system format dining room family room Huge garage $77300 or $83300 wHh- Pool Cool Deck and additional landscaping GOODFRIIND BIKER Realtors 346-0501 1 participating in the program and see for himself In each school he asks the same questions ECE achieving the goals it was designed for? What about parent participation? Could you teach as effectively without ECE?" Answering these questions Friday morning was Agua Caliente Principal Marty Russell extremely impressed by the he told the legislator a beautiful con Aging Plan RIVERSIDE (CNA) The County Board of Supervisors found fault with a proposed area plan on aging but reluctantly agreed to approve the plan and an application seeking funds The county also agrees to administer the plan in accordance with regulations policies and procedures prescribed by the State Office on Aging Supervisor Norton Younglove complained it would probably cost $11) million to achieve the 17 objectives of the plan He indicated the county would likely have only $500000 available Mrs Henrietta Murphy director of the county office on aging responded that the objectives could be achieved through planning and coordination An information and referral network will be employed Younglove countered that the state will be unhappy if the county cannot accomplish the objectives within the time frame Hr indicated the objectives are Mrs Murphy said the county would not be penalized if it does not meet all of the objectives It is hoped the basic plan would be accomplished Immediate approval is necessary to transmit to the state by July 1 to obtain funding luck if you think you can accomplish all the objectives" Younglove commented The board agreed to approve the plan with provisions that the objectives may be later modified if deemed necessary The objectives include the promotion of development of tion program of sitting on subcommittee TULIP TIME Dancers Nancy Vande Water (left) and Barbe Miller stand back of giant tulips being featured at the 46th Time Festival now drawing tourists to Holland Mich Telephoto) QUESTIONS Assemblyman Jerry Lewis (R-San Bernardino) was in town Friday to review Aqua Caliente Elementary School's Early Childhood Educa Lewis a long-time supporter early childhood education is the assembly's education (Desert Sun Photo) achievement through a variety of methods Such methods include an emphasis on basic skills careful planning of instruction to fit individual student problems extensive parent participation and a greater use of aides and volunteers in the classroom Since ECE is a costly program it is vital to determine its effectiveness Herein lies the controversy Wilson Riles state superin- ty Looking Ford straight in the eye Kaunda said call upon America to support our efforts in achieving majority rule in Rhodesia and Namibia (Southwest Africa) immediately and the ending of apartheid in South Africa become Mr President even jnore dismayed when the current posture of America toward Africa is set against the background of historical performance in the late fifties and early reactionaries hated Americans for spoiling the natives as they would say for helping dismantle Kaunda said ask and wonder what has happened to America? Have the principles changed? The aspirations of the oppressed have not changed at all" The reaction was stunning Seldom had any foreign chief of state been so direct during a formal function since the late Pakistan President Mohammad Ayub Khan told a joint session of Congress that the United States dared not take underdeveloped countries for granted but had to give massive aid After the shock wore off Signal with other signals on Palm Canyon Drive (State Highway 111) so when adequate traffic volume demand exists the above intersection controller automatically calls for signal progression and all signals between Tachevah and Sunny Dunes will indicate green light successively for the traffic flow going southbound on Palm Canyon Drive Other traffic signals being installed are at the intersection of Caballeros and Tahquitz-Mc-Callum Way and the corner of Tahquitz-McCallum Way and Sunset Way annual Tulip throngs of (UPI Of Blast Jolts President Soft Cake Damaging To Rats NEW YORK (UPI) Tests with rats show that texture of foods as well as composition may be a factor in tooth decay Dr Hady Lopez a University of Alabama dental researcher told of the finding at a recent meeting of the American Association of Dental Research The research project was designed to evaluate the effect on decay by changing texture of a test snack food Rats in various groups were given white cake of differing textures freshly baked and hard Chewing surface decay scores were highest with the soft cake and lowest with the hard cake Lopez said the statistical difference was significant when the freshly baked cake was compared with the hardest about the texture of stale cake The freshly baked crumbly and soft cake easily packed into tiny crevices of chewing surfaces where it mixed with bacteria usually found in oral cavities Bacteria transform sugar into enamel-etching acids that eventually cause cavities The research supported by the National Institute of Dental Research came to this conclusion: texture may affect decay and therefore should not be overlooked in the design of low-decay causing Highlights of other reports at the dental research meeting: from Columbia University found changes in saliva may provide significant clues to a wide variety of systemic disorders such as alcoholic cirrhosis diabetes and salivary gland problems The study of saliva as a diagnostic tool is a relatively new research field Earlier studies have shown alterations in quality or biochemical composition of saliva may reflect body changes related to high blood pressure and cystic fibrosis may soon use computers to forecast whether or not a child should have his wisdom teeth removed in early childhood to prevent tooth and jaw problems in adult life Information from head measurements and dental X-rays goes into the computer Out comes a report on whether or not the teeth when coming in years later will be impacted TV Station Reorganized Operation of television station KPLM (Channel 42 and Cable 3) has been taken over by the law firm of Kupctz and Sulmcyer as the station goes through reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings Newscaster Jack Latham has taken over management of the operation in conjunction will) an executive committee The committee will consist of Latham Ed McCoubery and John Nelson i The Pacific Media Corporation owners of the television station filed for reorganization two weeks ago 325-1 521 1 oa PIZZAS TO OOI Abe Gee Questioned expanded delivery and increased accessibility of health services to older adults by public and private agencies exploration of two existing transportation resources in the county and development of feasible methods by January 1 1976 to increase transportation utilization by older persons by at least 10 per cent before July 1 1976 The identification of target groups in need of nutrition services throughout the county and assisting them in planning nutrition programs development of agreements with eleven municipal governments which recognize the area agency for the purpose of coordinating planning service programs identify groups within the minority segment of the aged population who have acute needs for services due to isolation life under adverse social conditions or other factors securing at least a 1(1 per cent county-wide increase in the amount of funding for the elderly from other sources by August 1 1975 are other goals An affirmative action employment program of minority and older persons within the area agency on aging also would be implemented Cranston Reveals Finances WASHINGTON (UPI) Sen Alan Cranston D-Calif Friday reported gross income of $7502622 for 1974 and a net worth of $527260 In addition to his Senate salary of $42500 Cranston reported income from real estate holdings speeches and articles interest and dividends His real estate holdings include a $146500 co-op apartment in the Watergate complex in Washington A $35000 condominium unit at Palm Springs was listed as his home Cranston published his financial statement and both his federal and California state income tax returns in the Congressional Record The senator reported receiving $1500 for a speech at the National Association of Homebuilders annual convention at Houston Tex He also reported receiving $1000 each for addressing the Dealer Banker Association at San Diego the American Bankers Association at San Francisco and the Hotel Restaurant Employes and Bartenders International Union in Washington Cranston received $1000 for an article in the January 1974 issue of the Retail Clerks of America publication the The tax returns showed that Cranston paid $18501 in federal and $464621 in state income taxes Cranston's federal withholdings totaled $1105708 leaving $744392 due with the return Ayub was greeted with congressional cheers and praise for his frankness Kaunda was greeted by polite applause and muffled fury obviously won't comment upon such incidents as happened Secretary of State Henry A Kissinger snapped when queried by reporters for his reaction to comments President Ford simply smiled held up his hands and said press conference please" and lost himself in the crowd of after-dinner dancers Other White House and State Department officials were vexed because having already spoken there was no way by which Ford could respond had he chosen to do so Some State Department officials interpreted the Kaunda toast as a cheap political shot for maximum publicity at the expense of his host the President of the United States But others noted that had Kaunda not done something dramatic his entire visit might never have been noted by an American news media and officialdom otherwise preoccupied with the death throes of US involvement in Indochina Noting that all presidents have given only lip-service to desires for good relations with African nations one State Department source said: had the ear of the President and the public and he wasn't going to miss that opportunity to get his point across" The point he had to make was that the United States should come out strongly and immediately on the side of black By JOHN BARTON WASHINGTON (UPI) -Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda caused some red faces but made some telling points when he denounced American policy towards black Africa recently during a toast to his host President Ford Kaunda clearly irked Secretary of State Henry A Kissinger and surprised President Ford when he used the occasion of a toast at a White House black tie dinner Ford gave in his honor to accuse the United States of abandoning its principles and supporting white minority regimes in Africa It is customary practice that toasts at White House banquets are not the forum for political speeches Politics is to be discussed at conference tables not banquet tables Kaunda decided to toss customary practice aside He served the President a diet sf off-the-cuff tough facts instead of pre-digested palliatives Addressing the guests including President and Mrs Ford as and Kaunda charged that the United States 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