Scholastic READ 180
About the Intervention
Scholastic READ 180 is a reading intervention program implemented in Community School District 23 (New York City) for students in grades 4-8 who are performing below grade level in reading and language arts. The program targets students who scored in Proficiency Levels 1 and 2 on prior year ELA exams, with the goal of improving their literacy skills to help them reach grade-level proficiency. During the 2001-02 school year, 652 students participated, with the majority in fourth and fifth grades (31% and 29% respectively). The intervention was delivered in regular school settings alongside students' typical instruction.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect on ELA scale scores
Positive effect on proficiency level advancement for students scoring below grade level
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Focus Areas
N/APrograms & Services
General Education, Remedial EducationDelivery Methods
N/ADisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s)Source
Imeh J., W., M. Bruce, H. & Richard N., W. (2005). Performance of District 23 Students Participating in Scholastic READ 180 (ED618550). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED618550.pdf.
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