Listed below are currently available programs, grouped by strength of effectiveness. Within each group, program are listed alphabetically.
Program Ratings
Strongest Evidence
of Effectiveness
Rating
Program
Description
Contact / Website
Direct Instruction
Field-tested reading, language arts, and math curricula with highly scripted and interactive lesson strategies, extensive writing, and frequent assessments of students.
A comprehensive school plan that focuses on consensus and collaboration. Includes a school planning and management team, a student and staff support team, and a parent team.
Research-proven, prescribed curriculum in the areas of reading, writing, and language arts that includes one-to-one tutoring, a family support team, cooperative learning, on-site facilitation, and a building advisory team.
Authentic projects and fieldwork, high expectations for all students, shared decision making, and regular reviews of student achievement and level of implementation.
Curriculum with high standards for all students, an emphasis on character, and an individual education compact for each student. Technology is a key component.
Research-proven, prescribed curriculum in the areas of literacy, math, and social and scientific problem solving that includes one-to-one tutoring, a family support team, on-site facilitation and a building advisory team.
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