Joanne Manning or Cynthia Smith

Phone

(800) 892-5550

Temple University Center for Research in

Fax

(215) 204-5130

Human Development and Education

Email

lss@vm.temple.edu

1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091

 Focus Area

Age Group

Whole School Reform

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

 Outcomes

• higher student achievement
• improved attitude towards school
• reduced drop-out rate
• increased teacher’s expectations for student achievement

Research Category

1, 4

Research Reviewed by Other Systems (Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory: Catalog of School Reform Models)

Design

Quasi Experimental

Multiple Studies

Yes

Yearly evaluations

Sample Size

>50

Total Schools=3

Valid/ Reliable Instrument

Yes

Academic achievement scores; school records

Results

Yes

Statistically significant. The effect size was not stated in the research reviewed.

Published

Yes

The research reviewed indicated that program findings have been published (e.g. Educational Leadership, 1993)

Follow-up Data

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that a follow-up study was conducted.

Award

Yes

Cited as a comprehensive school reform model for implementing the Obey-Porter Comprehensive School Reform Initiative (PL 105-78)