Research

=Research =
 * [[image:row-of-kids-&-books.gif]]RESEARCH **

The Learning-Focused model is based on both brain and educational research. Independent studies have also shown the effectiveness that Learning-Focused has had with increasing achievement by connecting strategies and research in a framework for learning. The list of the most significant research and researchers include: Researches/Researchers

· Performance Assessment Center - 90/90/90 Schools (1995-1998, the study used over 130,000 students in 228 buildings) · U.S. Dept. of Education Evaluation Consortium · PEW Educational Forum Projects · MCREL · Robert Marzano · Dougtla Reeves · Michael Schmoker · Richard Stiggins · Larry Ainsworth · Art Costa

** Learning-Focused ** Model Evidenced-Based The results of the studies presented in the 1990s by ASCD concerning effective instructional strategies, helped shaped the foundation for the Learning – Focused lesson and unit planning model. More recently there have been independent analyses conducted to provide evidence of the LEARNING – FOCUSED effectiveness. All of these studies meet the criteria set by the US DOE for evidence –based blind studies. They vary in regards to whether the data has been gathered from individual schools, multiple school or individual teachers. The results of three major studies are shown below:

The range of the schools’ student populations: 57 Schools - 4 Districts - 3 States** || Study 2: ** Three regional area educational service agencies analyzed the Learning-Focused Model by looking at student test data by individual teachers across a total of 43 schools. Because of the number of teachers, LFS professional development took place in cohorts across three years. Data was examined in the first full year of teaching after the training for each cohort. Data was reported by percentage gain on previous year’s tests for each teacher.
 * Study 1: ** The largest study concerned 57 schools across 4 school districts in 3 different states. All of the teachers were trained in the 2003 – 2004 school year on the following Learning-Focused  strategies:
 * Prioritize and map the curriculum
 * Learning-Focused lessons and units
 * Acceleration and Scaffolding with students with disabilities and at-risk learners
 * Reading comprehension strategies and reading assignments
 * Learning-Focused Math
 * 63% - 89% Eligible for Free/Reduced Meals
 * 47% - 63% African-American
 * 20% - 50% Caucasian
 * 12% - 46% Hispanic
 * **Average Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards
 * ||  Learning-Focused  Training  ||   Learning-Focused  in all classrooms  || || ||
 * ** Reading ** || ** 2004 ** || ** 2005 ** || ** 2006 ** || ** 2 Year Gain ** ||
 * All || 66.0% || 76.0% || 84.4% || 18.4% ||
 * Black || 56.0% || 72.0% || 83.3% || 27.3% ||
 * Hispanic || 59.2% || 71.3% || 82.6% || 23.4% ||
 * White || 74.0% || 78.0% || 85.3% || 11.3% ||
 * SWD || 53.7% || 71.0% || 82.4% || 28.7% ||
 * Econ Dis. || 65.0% || 74.0% || 81.8% || 16.8% ||
 * ** Math ** || ** 2004 ** || ** 2005 ** || ** 2006 ** || ** 2 Year Gain ** ||
 * All || 56.0% || 70.0% || 79.8% || 23.8% ||
 * Black || 44.0% || 65.0% || 71.2% || 27.2% ||
 * Hispanic || 46.1% || 66.2% || 84.9% || 38.8% ||
 * White || 66.0% || 73.0% || 86.3% || 20.3% ||
 * SWD || 50.3% || 62.0% || 79.1% || 28.8% ||
 * Econ Dis. || 54.0% || 69.0% || 78.0% || 24.0% ||

Percent Gains On State Tests Study 3: ** An Individual School
 * **Grades 3-5: 393 Teachers** ||
 * || ** Cohort 1 ** || ** Cohort 2 ** || ** Cohort 3 ** ||
 * Reading || 27% || 24% || 30% ||
 * Math || 23% || 20% || 27% ||
 * Social Studies || 19% || 24% || 24% ||
 * Science || 25% || 21% || 26% ||
 * **Grades 6-8: 268 Teachers** ||
 * || ** Cohort 1 ** || ** Cohort 2 ** || ** Cohort 3 ** ||
 * Reading || 21% || 22% || 24% ||
 * Math || 17% || 18% || 23% ||
 * Social Studies || 22% || 23% || 22% ||
 * Science || 20% || 20% || 25% ||
 * **Grades 9-12: 234 Teachers** ||
 * || ** Cohort 1 ** || ** Cohort 2 ** || ** Cohort 3 ** ||
 * Reading || 20% || 18% || 22% ||
 * Math || 14% || 16% || 16% ||
 * Social Studies || 20% || 23% || 24% ||
 * Science || 21% || 21% || 22% ||


 * Demographics: **

1. Learning-Focused  unit with Student Learning Maps guiding and structuring learning and  Learning-Focused  lesson plan 2. Only grade-level content in all classrooms 3. Monthly focus on reading comprehension strategies 4. Graphic Organizers USED for writing, reading comprehension 5. Extended reading passages for all students 6. Collaborative planning time using the Learning-Focused planning model 7. Student Writing samples posted and extended writing response on answering essential questions
 * 1479 students on February 1, 2007
 * 39 new teachers in 2006 – 2007 school year
 * Students: African-American: 20%; Asian: 8%; Caucasian: 3%; Hispanic: 65%
 * 92% eligible for Free/Reduced Meals
 * 75% of students do not have English as native language
 * 54% served in ESOL program
 * 601 of the 2006-2007 students were at this school in 2005-2006
 * Only 15% of 2006-2007 5th graders attended this school in 1st grade
 * 50%+ mobility rate
 * Monitoring/Evaluation (EVERY Classroom) **

The results of implementing Learning - Focused SWD = +30 in Reading in 3 years; +45 in Math in 3 years LEP = +31 in reading in 3 years; +44 in Math in 3 years All other subgroups at least +15 Met AYP in all sub-groups last 4 years
 * **2005/2006 School Year Percent Passing State Tests:** ||
 * || ** Reading/Language ** || ** Math ** ||
 * All || 85% || 91% ||
 * Black || 88% || 90% ||
 * Hispanic || 81% || 91% ||
 * ESL || 77% || 88% ||
 * SWD || 67% || 84% ||
 * Economically Disadvantaged || 84% || 93% ||
 * **2006/2007 School Year Percent Passing State Tests:** ||
 * || ** Reading/Language ** || ** Math ** ||
 * All || 91% || 96% ||
 * Black || 92% || 95% ||
 * Hispanic || 93% || 96% ||
 * ESL || 83% || 96% ||
 * SWD || 81% || 94.7% ||
 * Economically Disadvantaged || 91% || 96% ||