After-school

After-School Programs: Evaluations and Outcomes (2003)

This is a synthesis of evaluations and research on after-school programs. In addition to looking at what impact the programs have on student outcomes, the methods used to study these programs and developed recommendations for improving the data collection—as well as improving student outcomes—in after-school programs were also examined.

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English Language Learners

English Language Learners E-Newsletter (2004)

The SERVE Center for Continuous Improvement is proud to announce the publication of the first issue of its English Language Learners (ELL) e-newsletter. Topics from this quarter’s e-newsletter include a look at current research related to testing accommodations and the No Child Left Behind legislation, a review of the southeastern states and their testing accommodation policies, and a calendar of national and regional events related to ELL.

English Language Learners in the Southeast: Research, Policy, and Practice (2004)

This is a synthesis of research studies that yield policy-relevant findings about instructional programs for ELLs. It also describes demographic trends related to the ELL population in the Southeast.

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Homeless Education

Draft of Proposed Standards and Indicators of Quality McKinney-Vento Programs (2003)

This document proposes five standards and indicators of quality for the evaluation of programs for children and youth experiencing homelessness. It explains each standard, offers possible data sources for evaluating a program based on each standard, and suggests best practices related to each standard.

Education Rights Poster (Parent) (2003)

This poster explains who qualifies as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and lists the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Place these posters in your school or community to generate public awareness.

Educational Rights Poster (Youth) (2003)

This poster explains who qualifies as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and lists the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Place these posters in your school or community to generate public awareness.

Local Homeless Education Liaison Toolkit (2004)

The Local Homeless Education Liaison Toolkit is a comprehensive tool that will assist both new and veteran liaisons in carrying out their responsibilities. The Toolkit contains over 250 pages of the most useful and current information on increasing access to and success in education for children and youth experiencing homelessness. The Toolkit, updated in 2004, includes informational chapters, appendices, and a companion PowerPoint presentation.

McKinney-Vento Issue Briefs (2003)

This series of briefs discusses selected issues pertaining to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and offers strategies for implementation.

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