Co-nect
|
37 Broadway |
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. |