Co-nect

37 Broadway
Arlington, MA 02474

    Telephone: (617) 995-3156
    Fax: (617) 995-3130
    Email: cmorrison@co-nect.net
    Website: www.co-nect.net

 


Program Description

Focus Area     Age Group
Whole School Reform K-12
     

Research Description

Outcomes Tests of Significance were not Reported on the Following outcomes:

In one study, 3 out of 5 Co-nect schools made gains in student achievement (mean percentile scores) for all subjects, relative to comparison schools.

Research Category 1 Many independent evaluations have been conducted.

Design

Experimental  
Multiple Studies Yes Multiple longitudinal studies conducted in Tennessee, Florida, and Texas.
Sample Size >50 5 experimental schools and 4 control schools, with enrollments ranging from 328-945 students .
Valid/ Reliable
Instrument
Yes Reliability: Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.75-0.93.
Results N/A Mixed results: 3 out of 5 Co-nect schools demonstrated improvement on state-mandated standardized achievement tests, relative to comparison schools and state norms.
Published Yes Center for Research in Educational Policy; RAND; Design and Development Resources.
Follow-up Data N/A  
Award Yes Schools implementing Co-nect have been given state and national awards: Gilbert Elementary School (Michigan) was recognized as "Promising Site" by US Dept. of Education in May 2001; Emerald Park Elementary School in Kent (Washington) was awarded a High-Achievement Model School grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in April 2001.