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Porter, Kristin E.; Balu, Rekha; Hendra, Richard – MDRC, 2017
This post is one in a series highlighting MDRC's methodological work. Contributors discuss the refinement and practical use of research methods being employed across the organization. Across policy domains, practitioners and researchers are benefiting from a trend of greater access to both more detailed and frequent data and the increased…
Descriptors: Social Services, At Risk Persons, Caseworker Approach, Probability
MDRC, 2017
Students learn or progress at their own paces. How can schools make sure that they get the help they need--and only the help they need? Many are turning to multi-tiered systems of support. This brief provides some practical considerations for schools contemplating tiered approaches.
Descriptors: Tutoring, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, After School Education
Bangser, Michael – MDRC, 2013
In the United States, 1.6 million young people between 18 and 24 years old are out of school (lacking either a high school degree or General Educational Development certificate) "and" out of work. These "disconnected" young people face significant barriers to economic opportunity and distressingly high odds of becoming involved…
Descriptors: Out of School Youth, Barriers, At Risk Persons, Intervention