Evaluation of Reading Comprehension Interventions

Principal Investigator

Sharon Vaughn

Other Investigators

Mathematica Policy Research, RG Research Group, University of Utah, RMC Research

Funding Agency

U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences

Description of the Project

This large-scale national research project is designed to enhance understanding of effective comprehension instruction and how it can be successfully applied in the field. The Vaughn Gross Center is responsible for designing fidelity of implementation measures and conducting observations of selected comprehension interventions.

For more information, visit the project’s Web site.

Population/Participants

5th grade teachers and students

Sites

Approximately 10 districts, 100 schools, across the country

Timeline

2004-2008

Results/Findings/Publications

Research is ongoing.