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Enhanced Proactive Reading: Supplemental Reading Program for Low-Performing English Language Learners

Enhanced Proactive Reading is a supplemental reading program that targets English language learners in grade 1 to improve their reading achievement and English language development. The program is implemented over 120 lessons, in 50-minute sessions, to groups of three to five students with homogeneous reading achievement. The program is delivered by bilingual teachers in a pull-out setting, and teachers receive 12 hours of professional development prior to implementation and six hours of professional development after the intervention has been implemented for six weeks.

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First Grade
Published: 2006
English Language Arts

Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) and Social Cognitive Model (SCM) interventions

Two types of self-regulatory instruction programs, the Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model and the Social Cognitive Model (SCM), were used to address writing difficulties in students with learning disabilities (LD). The SRSD model involves six stages: developing and activating background knowledge, discussing strategy goals and significance, modeling the strategy, memorizing the strategy, collaboratively practicing the strategy, and independently performing the strategy. The SCM model involves four sequential levels: observation, emulation, self-control, and self-regulation. Both programs aim to improve writing skills by teaching cognitive and self-regulatory strategies.

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Fifth Grade Sixth Grade
Published: 2006
Science & STEM English Language Arts

Project QuEST: Improving Science Knowledge and Language Skills for English Language Learners and Native Speakers

Project QuEST is a program that targets the science and language learning of middle grade English Language Learners (ELLs) and native English speakers. The program consists of two components: instructional materials and professional development. The instructional materials include a teacher guide, student guide, and supplies for hands-on science activities, which are designed to ensure that both ELLs and native English speakers acquire high levels of science knowledge and concurrently develop language and literacy skills.

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Sixth Grade
Published: 2010
English Language Arts

Early Reading Professional Development Interventions: Institute Series and Institute Series Plus Coaching

The study evaluated two professional development (PD) interventions for early reading instruction: an institute series (treatment A) and the institute series plus coaching (treatment B). The institute series consisted of eight days of content-focused institutes and seminars, while the coaching component added a half-time coach in each participating school to work with second-grade teachers. The PD interventions aimed to improve teacher knowledge, instructional practice, and student achievement in reading.

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Second Grade
Published: 2008
English Language Arts

Enhanced Reading Opportunities (ERO) Study: Supplemental Literacy Programs for Ninth-Grade Students Reading Below Grade Level

The Enhanced Reading Opportunities (ERO) programs, specifically Reading Apprenticeship Academic Literacy (RAAL) and Xtreme Reading, are supplemental literacy programs designed to target ninth-grade students with limited literacy skills, aiming to help them develop and apply the strategies and routines used by proficient readers and motivate them to read more.

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Ninth Grade
Published: 2009
Non-Academic Area

Financial Incentives for Teen Parents

Financial Incentives for Teen Parents is a program that provides financial incentives to encourage teen parents to stay in school. The program has a three-tiered incentive structure: grant increases for proof of enrollment and meeting attendance requirements, grant reductions for failing to attend an initial assessment interview or verify enrollment, and unchanged grants for exceeding allowed absences but not unexcused absences. The program also offers guidance and assistance with child care and transportation for teens complying with the rules.

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Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade
Published: 2006
English Language Arts Math

Achievement Network (ANet): Data-based Instructional Program to Improve Student Achievement

Achievement Network (ANet) is a data-based instructional program that aims to improve student achievement by providing teachers with periodic assessment data and coaching on data use. The program targets schools serving high proportions of students who are eligible for subsidized lunch and students who are not performing at proficient levels on state math and reading assessments. ANet's program has four key components: (1) quarterly interim assessments in math and English language arts (ELA) for Grades 3 through 8 that are aligned to state content standards; (2) data tools including reports on individual students' progress; (3) coaching of school leaders to support their teachers' use of assessment data to improve instruction; and (4) a network of peer schools in their geographic area that shares results and engages in joint professional development. ANet works with schools to align the interim assessment content and administration with the curriculum and curricular scope and sequence. Coaches work closely with school leaders to build their capacity to support

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Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade
Published: 2016