ERIC Number: EJ1084690
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
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Assessing the 21st Century After-School Program and the Educational Gains of LEP Participants: A Contextual Approach
Ward, Carol; Gibbs, Benjamin G.; Buttars, Rilee; Gaither, Patricia Grace; Burraston, Bert
Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, v20 n4 p312-335 2015
This study examines math and English standardized test score progress of students who participated in the 21st century program across 2 years of involvement with a focus on the learning trajectories of limited English proficiency (LEP) students. We find that math and English scores are highly associated with the school and program type--even within a single school district. LEP participants are the furthest behind but have the highest gains compared to other participants. Results vary based on the type of outcome (math or reading), the type of activity (academic or enrichment), and the grade level (elementary or middle school).
Descriptors: After School Programs, Limited English Speaking, Program Effectiveness, Mathematics Tests, Standardized Tests, English, Scores, Correlation, School Districts, Program Design, Achievement Gains, Enrichment Activities, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Comparative Analysis, Community Centers, Educational Environment, Criterion Referenced Tests, Institutional Characteristics, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Hierarchical Linear Modeling, Multivariate Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
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