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Smith, Sara; Carlo, María Soledad; Plaza, Ester García; Santiago, Carla Zayas; Young, Denise Jimenez – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2023
Research suggests that elementary English Learners (ELs) benefit from interactive dual-language vocabulary instruction delivered one-on-one or in small groups. However, there are many barriers to providing this type of instruction to all ELs, including time constraints and bilingual teacher shortages. Thus, there is a high need for innovative,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, English Language Learners, Grade 4, Bilingual Education
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Xin Wei; Jeremy Roschelle; Danae Kamdar; Tiffany Leones; Ximena Dominguez; William Corrin – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2024
Background/Context: Funders, researchers and developers share an interest in applying rapid cycle evaluation techniques in education (McNall & Foster-Fishman, 2007; Resch, 2016). Both rapid-cycle and other evaluation processes require monitoring the quality of implementation (Moir, 2018). By quickly monitoring and adjusting implementation,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Mathematics Instruction
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Gerencser, Kristina R.; Higbee, Thomas S.; Contreras, Bethany P.; Pellegrino, Azure J.; Gunn, Summer L. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2018
Efficient and effective training strategies for paraprofessionals in special education settings face many challenges. Interactive computerized training (ICT)--a self-paced program that incorporates audio narration, video models, interactive activities, and competency checks--is one potential solution. ICT has been successful in training college…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Special Education, Individualized Instruction
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Cook, Michael; Ross, Steven M. – Center for Research and Reform in Education, 2022
The purpose of this evaluation was to examine the impact of i-Ready Personalized Instruction that met Curriculum Associates' recommended usage levels on mathematics achievement, as measured by the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) mathematics assessment. This study compared mathematics achievement growth of students who used…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Program Evaluation, Individualized Instruction
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Cook, Michael; Ross, Steven M. – Center for Research and Reform in Education, 2022
The purpose of this evaluation was to examine the impact of i-Ready Personalized Instruction that met Curriculum Associates' recommended usage levels on ELA achievement, as measured by the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) ELA assessment. This study compared the ELA achievement growth in the 2020-21 school year of students who…
Descriptors: English, Language Arts, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing
Simon, Alan J.; Tunik, Jonathan; Alemany, Julia; Zhu, Jing; Zacharia, Joy; Ramsey, Lori; Swann, Rebecca; Bergman, Artis; Fields, Allison; Mendes, Ranjana – Metis Associates, 2011
In 2005, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education issued a request for proposals (RFP) for programs to improve adolescent literacy. The Department's stated goal was to improve the performance of struggling adolescent readers and help build a strong scientific research base around specific strategies to help…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Urban Schools, Reading Programs, Program Evaluation