Collaborative Regional Education (CORE)
About the Intervention
The CORE program is a comprehensive, systems-based intervention designed to improve college and career readiness for grades 8-12 students in rural schools. Teachers receive technology resources (MacBook Air laptops, 21 iPads, $2,100 classroom technology funds), intensive professional development in CORE Active Learning Model (CALM) and project-based learning through annual CORE Academy and three follow-up workshops, ongoing support from Education Technology Assistants, participation in online professional learning communities, and change-management support. Principals receive collaboration opportunities and change-management debriefing. Math and English teachers provide college-readiness support using the EdReady assessment tool. The intervention is delivered over two school years, with teachers participating for both years while students participate for one year.
Statistical Findings
No effect: on CWRA+ scores
No effect: on student engagement
No effect: on student self-efficacy
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Focus Areas
N/APrograms & Services
N/ADelivery Methods
Face-to-Face, Online – AsynchronousDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s), Teachers/Instructional Teams, Non-Instructional School Personnel, Schoolwide PolicyCitation
(2018). 2013 Collaborative Regional Education (CORE) i3 Study: Implementation and Impact Study Results. Final Report (ED618428). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED618428.pdf.
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