Download full textERIC Number: ED603816
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Nov-15
Pages: 24
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Literacy Empowered Initiative: Effect on Student Performance in HISD Core Courses, 2018-2019. Research Educational Program Report
Houston Independent School District
Literacy Empowered (LE) was initiated during the 2017-2018 school year to provide literacy support for all Houston Independent School District (HISD) high school students through the reading of self-selected and assigned texts, the proficient use of PowerUp tools, writing, discourse, and authentic literacy practices across all foundation courses. This evaluation reports on teacher participation in the LE professional development, and the effects of the LE initiative on student performance in core high school courses using the 2019 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course (EOC) exam results.
Descriptors: Literacy Education, High School Students, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Teacher Participation, Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness, Standardized Tests, Scores, Academic Achievement, At Risk Students, Gender Differences, Racial Differences, Ethnicity, Economically Disadvantaged, Special Education, Limited English Speaking, Spanish Speaking, Dropout Prevention, High School Teachers
Houston Independent School District. Research & Accountability, 4400 West 18th Street 2 NW, Houston, TX 77092. Tel: 713-556-6700; Fax: 713-556-6730; e-mail: Research@houstonisd.org; Web site: http://www.houstonisd.org/research
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Houston Independent School District (HISD), Department of Research and Accountability
Identifiers - Location: Texas (Houston)
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