Pathway to Academic Success Project¶
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Evidence · 4 claims (4 for) · 1 study (1 causal),q2· 1 of 1 report an effect size · 4 claims rest on one study
Description¶
The Pathway to Academic Success Project is a professional-development and coaching programme for grades 6–12 ELA teachers serving English learners, combining teacher training, coaching, and instructional materials.
Components¶
- Pathway to Academic Success Project intervention (teacher professional development, coaching, and instructional materials): The Pathway to Academic Success Project is a professional development and coaching intervention that "trains teachers to improve the reading and writing abilities of ELs who have an intermediate level of English proficiency by incorporating cognitive strategies into reading and writing instruction." It targets grades 6-12 general education ELA teachers of English learners and has three key components: teacher professional development, coaching from experienced Pathway teachers, and instructional materials and supplies such as wall posters, class sets of readings, sentence starters, and model lessons based on culturally relevant texts. (What Works Clearinghouse et al. (2021))
Claims¶
- Implementation differences between intervention and comparison classrooms emerged by the end of the intervention period [+W]
- The Pathway to Academic Success Project has potentially positive effects on literacy achievement for English learners in grades 6-12 [+W]
- The Pathway to Academic Success Project has potentially positive effects on writing conventions for English learners in grades 6-12 [+W]
- The Pathway to Academic Success Project has potentially positive effects on writing quality for English learners in grades 7-12 [+W]
Related Products and Programmes¶
Key Sources¶
- What Works Clearinghouse, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. (2021). Pathway to Academic Success Project: Intervention Report | English Learners Topic Area. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/InterventionReport/724
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The Pathway to Academic Success Project is a professional-development and coaching programme for grades 6–12 ELA teachers serving English learners, combining teacher training, coaching, and instructional materials. |
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