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Summary of Major Projects in the Office of Evaluation, Research, and Accountability

Summary of Major Projects in the Office of Evaluation, Research, and Accountability

Posted on April 23, 2017
Categories: system trends

This summary report was prepared for the School Reform Commission in April 2017. This report provides an overview of updates on major projects as well as a summary of data requests, external research projects, and recent studies.

Early Literacy Specialists (ELS) in SDP: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

Early Literacy Specialists (ELS) in SDP: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

Posted on March 10, 2017
Categories: effective instruction, literacy

Findings from a mixed-methods study on Year 1 implementation of the literacy coaching initiative and associated student outcomes.

Factors Associated with 9th Grade Success: Analysis of First-Time SDP 9th Graders in 2011-12

Factors Associated with 9th Grade Success: Analysis of First-Time SDP 9th Graders in 2011-12

Posted on March 10, 2017
Categories: high school graduation

A summary of preliminary findings from an ORE study of factors related to higher and lower graduation rates, with focused attention to those related to the successful completion of 9th grade.

K-3 Reading Specialists: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

K-3 Reading Specialists: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

Posted on March 9, 2017
Categories: effective instruction, literacy

Findings from a quantitative study of the relationship between Reading Specialist support and students’ early literacy outcomes.

AARP Experience Corps in SDP: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

AARP Experience Corps in SDP: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

Posted on March 8, 2017
Categories: literacy

Findings from ORE’s 2015-16 program evaluation.

SDP Suspension Trends, 2013-14 through 2015-16

SDP Suspension Trends, 2013-14 through 2015-16

Posted on March 7, 2017
Categories: equity, school climate & support, system trends

A summary of trends in District-wide suspension data across three years.

School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) and Restorative Practices (RP)

School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) and Restorative Practices (RP)

Posted on March 6, 2017
Categories: school climate & support

Results from a 2017 evaluation that focused on fidelity of implementation and student outcomes.

The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA) Report

The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA) Report

Posted on March 5, 2017
Categories: system trends

Findings from a study of student characteristics and outcomes at PVA, SDP’s public cyber school, in 2015-16.

Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH): Program Implementation and Outcomes

Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH): Program Implementation and Outcomes

Posted on March 4, 2017
Categories: equity

A summary of findings from ORE’s 2015-16 program evaluation.

Report on Survey Data from Cohort 1 Redesign Schools

Report on Survey Data from Cohort 1 Redesign Schools

Posted on March 3, 2017
Categories: system trends

Selected findings from an ORE study of two-year trends in District-Wide Survey data at four schools participating in the School Redesign Initiative.