Evaluation and Training Institute

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013

Signed

Nov 18, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.0

Gross Receipts

$679,170

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

UTAH UPSTART PROGRAM - ETI was contracted by the State of Utah to evaluate the UPSTART program, a computer-based preschool program which teaches children literacy skills. The evaluation consisted of: (1) evaluating the program's effectiveness preparing children academically for success in school; and (2) testing the feasibility of scaling such a program to all preschool children in UTAH. Using a posttest-only research design with repeated measures on nonequivalent groups, we compared outcomes for an intervention program. To determine the feasibility of scaling the program, we converted descriptions of labor effort for achieving implementation to dollars per household unit costs and then extrapolated that to the population of preschool families estimated to have a future demand for home preschool using a computer assisted approach. A final report was written and submitted to the State of Utah including findings and recommendations.

Activity 3

In 2011, the california science center (csc) contracted eti to conduct a two-year summative evaluation of the alexander science center school (asc school), a neighborhood, affiliated charter school in lausd for k-5 grade students. The purpose of evaluation is to determine the impact the asc school has on its students compared to students in traditional lausd schools.eti developed a quasi-experimental research design with a comparison group to understand the school's impact on students' critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attitudes about learning and academic achievement.a survey about students' curiosity, sense of discovery, and attitudes toward science was developed in conjunction with csc staff and relevant stakeholders. Eti also examined parental involvement and their ability to support their children's learning environment. Secondary students-level data (e.g.,standardized test scores, high school graduation, attendance, grade point average) from asc school students and a comparison group will be analyzed to evaluate the impact of the asc school on students' academic performance over time.

Filer

EIN

23-7396648