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Implementation of the Ninth Grade Academy in 2018-19

Implementation of the Ninth Grade Academy in 2018-19

A report on implementation of the Ninth Grade Academy (NGA) model as described by NGA Assistant Principals at 24 District schools.

Trends in Performance on the School Progress Report (SPR) from 2014-15 to 2018-19

Trends in Performance on the School Progress Report (SPR) from 2014-15 to 2018-19

A summary of School Progress Report trends in District and Charter school performance overall, by report type, and for each domain from 2014-15 to 2018-19.

New Research Brief on English Learners' Growth toward Proficiency in Grades 6-12 in SDP

New Research Brief on English Learners’ Growth toward Proficiency in Grades 6-12 in SDP

This 9-page ORE research brief provides an overview of English Learners in grades 6-12 and their progress toward meeting their ACCESS growth targets.

Comparing Perspectives on School Safety - Selected District-Wide Survey Results

Comparing Perspectives on School Safety – Selected District-Wide Survey Results

The third installment in a District-Wide Survey series that examines areas of agreement-–and disagreement–-between students, families, and educators.

Comparing Perspectives on Hard Work – Selected District-Wide Survey Results

Comparing Perspectives on Hard Work – Selected District-Wide Survey Results

The second installment in a District-Wide Survey series that examines areas of agreement-–and disagreement–-between students, families, and educators.

From REL Mid-Atlantic at Mathematica: Kindergarten Entry Assessments and PSSA Proficiency

From REL Mid-Atlantic at Mathematica: Kindergarten Entry Assessments and PSSA Proficiency

A report from REL Mid-Atlantic at Mathematica examines how SDP can use the Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) to predict future rates of third-grade reading proficiency.

School Selection in SDP: Who Applies to 9th Grade? Where do they Apply?

School Selection in SDP: Who Applies to 9th Grade? Where do they Apply?

This three-part series takes an in-depth look at four years of ninth-grade SSP admissions (2015-16 through 2018-19).

English Learners' Growth toward English Proficiency in Grades 1-5

English Learners’ Growth toward English Proficiency in Grades 1-5

This brief analyzes District attainment of the ACCESS growth targets set for English Learners by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

What are the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) evidence tiers?

What are the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) evidence tiers?

A new video from REL Midwest explains how districts can use ESSA’s four evidence tiers to rate an intervention’s potential effectiveness on improving student outcomes.

The Feasibility of Conducting an Impact Study of Share Produce Stands

The Feasibility of Conducting an Impact Study of Share Produce Stands

Results from an ORE pilot study to determine the feasibility of a future impact study of SHARE produce stands.