A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed At-Risk (CRESPAR)

ED Program Office: OERI/At-Risk Institute

Award Number: 117D40005

ED Agency Contact: OK-Choon Park

Start Date: 10/1/94

End Date: 09/30/04

Expected Total Award: $63,700,000

Co-Directors:

Robert E. Slavin, Johns Hopkins University
A. Wade Boykin, Howard University

Institutions:

Johns Hopkins University, CSOS, 3003 North Charles Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21218, (410) 516-8800

Howard University, School of Education, 2900 Van Ness Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, (202) 806-8484

Abstract: The mission of this Center is "to conduct the research, development, evaluation, and dissemination needed to transform schooling for students placed at risk of educational failure." The work of the Center is guided by three central themes--ensuring the success of all students at key development points, building on students' personal and cultural assets, and scaling up effective programs. Their work is conducted through four research and development programs and a program of institutional activities.

Program 1: Early and Elementary Studies
Program 2: Middle and High School Studies
Program 3: School, Family, and Community Partnerships
Program 4: Systemic Supports for School Reform
Institutional Activities