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Since 2000, we have supported more than a dozen high quality research studies
to examine the impact of the Schools Attuned Program across a variety of states
and regions. In addition, many individual schools and districts have collected
their own internal data on the impact of the programs in their locales.
Considered as a whole, these studies provide a substantial and compelling body
of evidence that Schools Attuned is an effective program to help students
succeed and has positive impacts on teachers and schools.
 Research
Snapshot (2 pages)
Research
Summary Booklet (20 pages)
Comprehensive
Research Document (40 pages)
A Sampling of Recent Studies
Evaluation of Schools Attuned and Mentor Applications of Schools Attuned
conducted by WestEd, San Francisco, CA. Principal Investigator: Naida Tushnet,
Ph.D.
The WestEd study examined the effects of the Schools Attuned program on
schools, teachers, and students. In addition, this study included an
exploratory examination into essential elements and potential added benefits of
mentoring programs. Researchers used a combination of independent observation;
interviews with teachers, school administrators and mentors; focus groups; and
teacher surveys.
WestEd
Executive Summary
WestEd
Full Report
Evaluating the Effects of Schools Attuned on Teaching Practices and Student
Achievement conducted by The Center for Educational Assessment at the
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. Principal Investigators: Steven G.
Sireci, Ph.D. and Lisa A. Keller, Ph.D.
This post-intervention study examined the effects of the Schools Attuned
program on teachers, teaching practices, and statewide achievement test data.
Researchers surveyed teachers regarding their use of teaching strategies and
practices learned in the Schools Attuned program, and the effects of the
program on student outcomes. In addition, researchers examined the performance
of North Carolina and Oklahoma students on the state’s End-of-Grade Math and
Reading tests.
UMASS
Executive Summary
UMASS
Full Report
A Research Study to Measure the Impact of Schools Attuned on Special Education
conducted by WESTAT, Durham, NC. Principal Investigator: Thomas A. Fiore, Ph.D.
The primary purpose of Westat’s study was to examine whether use of Schools
Attuned affected the nature and extent of special education services required
in schools. In addition, researchers examined the effects of the Schools
Attuned program on teacher efficacy and student academic skills. Researchers
used a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Westat
Executive Summary
Westat
Full Report
To receive a copy of any full independent research report as submitted to All
Kinds of Minds, simply email your request to
research@allkindsofminds.org
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