The Responsive Classroom

Chris Wood
71 Montague City Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
    Telephone: (800) 360-6332
    Fax: (413) 772-2097
    Email: Chris Wood
    Website: www.responsiveclassroom.org/

Program Description

Focus Area     Age Group
Whole School Reform; Emphasizes classroom management and instructional delivery that promotes positive social and emotional development     Kindergarten through 8th Grade

Research Description

Outcomes

  • Improved social skills
  • Decreased number of reported problem behaviors
  • Increased academic achievement

Research Category

      4   Research Recognized by Other Systems (Northwest Regional Educational Labratory)

Design

  Quasi-Experimental    

Multiple Studies

  Yes   1998, 1995, 1993

Sample Size

  >50   Sample size ranged from approximately 200 to 450 students

Valid/ Reliable
Instrument

  Yes   Iowa Test of Basic Skills; Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills; Social Skills Rating Scales; aggressive behavior referrals; surveys

Results

  N/A   The research reported did not indicate if findings were statistically significant.

Published

  No   There were no published studies.

Follow-up Data

  No   There were no follow-up studies.

Award

  No   There were no awards to the program.