Real district example of an RCT on a summer reading program¶

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Description¶

As an illustrative case, the guide includes "a real life example of how one district took advantage of an opportunity to learn whether a summer reading program worked." The example shows leaders how an opportunistic RCT was situated within an actual district program decision, complementing the guide's steps and question-and-answer material.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Serves as an illustrative case accompanying the guide's steps and guidance

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• district and school leaders

Target Learning Goals¶

• recognizing opportunities to evaluate programs with RCTs

Related Elements¶

Examples¶

• Embed opportunistic RCTs into planned policies or programs

Key Sources¶

• Lauren Akers, Alexandra Resch, Jillian Berk. (2014). Making the Most of Opportunities to Learn What Works: A School District's Guide. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/making-the-most-of-opportunities-to-learn-what-works-a-school-districts-guide