ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Analysis of Title I Services for Neglected or Delinquent Children National Council on Crime and Delinquency This purchase order supported preparation of a concept paper on state and local juvenile correctional facilities that operate Title I - Part D Programs, which provides services to children and youth who are neglected or delinquent. 1996 $25,000 GEPA 406(a) Report on Distribution of Stateadministered Grants Chabran/Bogart8/30/96 1/31/97 3J476A2012 Westat This task order supports annual data collection and reporting on State sub-allocations of Federal education grants. Chabran/Stullich9/30/94 10/31/96 EA 94 0520 01 1994 $267,158 1995 $22,080 Graphics and Analytic Support Westat This task order responds to requests for graphic displays of information and analyses of information related to federal education program and reform initiatives. Specifically, the contractor is to provide assistance in the graphic presentation of information and the conduct of analyses on secondary data bases. This task order also provides assistance to states in developing performance indicators. Chabran8/30/94 9/30/97 EA 94 0520 01 1994 $149,082 1995 $372,832 1996 $379,138 GEPA 424 Biennial Data Collection Westat This task order supports biennial data collection and reporting on State suballocations of Federal education grants. Chabran/Stullich6/15/95 1/23/97 EA 94 0520 01 1995 $24,996 1996 $99,912 Hispanic Dropout Project Support Westat This task will provide assistance in identifying existing studies and research, and conducting data analyses that address issues relating to the high Hispanic dropout rate. Chabran/Rodamar9/17/96 12/30/97 EA 94 0520 01 1996 $39,940 Title I Within-District Targeting Study Westat This task order is supporting a study examining changes in school-level targeting both for a nationally representative sample of districts and in greater depth for a smaller sample of districts. 1996 $99,954 Eisenhower Professional Development State Grant Performance Indicators Chabran/Stullich5/31/96 10/30/97 EA 94 0520 01 Westat This task order was for two main deliverables. The first involved the analysis of the data from the 1993-94 Eisenhower Program Annual Performance Reports and the production of a report that summarizes those data. The second was for a report on recommendations for a performance indicator system for professional development programs with a special emphasis on Eisenhower-funded activities. 1995 $114,913 Title I Performance Indicator Development and Support and 50-State Assessment Review Chabran/Eisner5/30/95 6/14/96 EA 94 0520 01 Westat This task supports pilot efforts by states in collecting and analyzing performance indicators. This effort should improve models and encourage efforts for improving the quality, scope, utilization and analysis of performance indicators across states and local districts. Chabran/Bogart9/26/96 9/25/97 EA 94 0520 01 1996 $79,918 Page A1 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Title I Formula Allocations Program Westat This task order supported development of a user-friendly computer program that allocates Title I funds to counties and permits simulations of the effects of alternative formula provisions on the distribution of funds among counties and states. Chabran/Stullich9/14/95 6/30/96 EA 94 0520 01 1995 $40,000 Tracking Educational Reform Efforts in the School Westat This study will design the Congressionally mandated study to examine Title I reform efforts. 1995 $314,063 Evaluation of Migrant Student Participation in Title I Schoolwide Programs Chabran/Scott10/3/95 9/30/97 EA 94 0520 01 Westat This Congressionally mandated study evaluates the participation of migrant students in Title I schoolwide projects. 1996 $222,995 Analysis of Data from Eisenhower Program State Performance Reports Chabran/Rodamar9/16/96 12/31/97 EA 94 0520 01 Westat This task is to analyze data on the Eisenhower Professional Development Program from the Annual State Performance Reports for 1994-95 and 1995-96 and assist with State performance indicators. Chabran/Eisner7/31/96 10/3/97 EA 94 0520 01 1996 $79,948 Evaluation of the Law-related Education Program Westat This task was to conduct a congressionally mandated study of this program. Chabran/Wiggins9/30/94 9/30/95 EA 94 0520 01 1994 $249,648 Update of Booklet on Services to Homeless Children Policy Studies Associates This Task Order will provide ED with an updated version of the booklet, "Serving Homeless Children: The Responsibilities of Educators." The updated booklet will reflect the changes in the authorizing statute following the reauthorization of 1994, and the major findings of the 1995 national evaluation of ED's program for homeless children and youth. Coates/Wiggins9/15/95 9/15/97 EA 94 0530 01 1995 $60,000 Support for the National Assessment of Title I Policy Studies Associates This task provides technical and analytic support to the Department and the Congressionally-mandated independent review panel in conducting the National Assessment of Title I. Coates/Bogart9/30/94 9/30/95 EA 94 0530 01 1994 $74,470 Ideabook on School-linked Health Care Policy Studies Associates Coates/Wiggins9/30/94 9/30/95 EA 94 0530 01 1994 $50,000 Evaluation of LEA Plans for Needs of Indian Students Policy Studies Associates Assessed quality and feasibility of selected local comprehensive plans for meeting the educational needs of Indian children and adults and of the Indian education components of selected Goals 2000 plans. In addition, the evaluation provided guidance for improved plans. 1995 $124,582 Coates/Chavez9/15/95 3/15/97 EA 94 0530 01 Page A2 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Analysis Support for Systemic Reform, the National Education Goals, and the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA) Policy Studies Associates The purpose of this task was to respond to requests for data, information, and policy analysis related to the implementation and achievement of the National Education Goals, systemic reform, and the implementation of ESEA. 1995 $335,017 Evaluating State's Planning and Implementation Efforts Regarding the Goals 2000: Educate America Act and the ESEA Coates8/15/95 9/30/96 EA 94 0530 01 Policy Studies Associates This task order supported a survey of State program administrators to provide information on early State Planning and implementation of Goals 2000 and ESEA and the extent to which the new legislative framework is incorporated into state reform activities. Coates/Bogart7/1/95 8/31/96 EA 94 0530 01 1995 $449,885 Performance Indicator Development for ESED Policy Studies Associates Funds supported development of performance indicators for reauthorized elementary and secondary programs including revising existing indicators systems in line with programmatic changes and designing new systems for programs where none exist. Coates11/1/94 11/1/95 EA 94 0530 01 1995 $199,932 Local Implementation of Federal Programs Policy Studies Associates This task supports a survey of local districts regarding the implementation of Title I and other federal elementary/secondary programs. Coates/Bogart8/21/96 8/21/97 EA 94 0530 01 1996 $349,986 Performance Indicators for Indian Education Programs Policy Studies Associates The purpose of this activity was to assist ED in the development of a core set of performance indicators to use in program planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation of Indian Education programs. The performance indicator system reflects a review and analysis of Indian Education program materials, the reauthorized ESEA, including Title IX, and feedback from ED staff, a select group of Title IX Directors, American Indian educators, and other representatives in the Indian education community. 1996 $58,558 Analyses, Reports, and Graphics Production in Reading Research and Evaluation Coates/Chabran3/11/96 8/1/96 EA 94 0530 01 1996 $100,000 Policy Studies Associates The purpose of this task order is to provide support for analyses of information and the development of reports and graphic presentations relating to the Secretary's reading and writing initiative. -- READ*WRITE*NOW! Coates/Hoffman8/6/96 8/6/97 EA 94 0530 01 Page A3 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date 1996 $465,241 Analytic Support for the National Education Goals and the Improving America's Schools Act Policy Studies Associates The purpose of this task order is to respond to requests for data, information, and policy analysis related to the implementation and achievement of systemic reform as promoted in the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA), the reauthorization of IDEA, and related legislation and initiatives. This task order shall enable OUS, PES, ESED and other ED program offices to provide analytical and policy analysis support for the Administration's and ED's implementation of education reform initiatives. The contractor shall provide assistance in the identification and analysis of issues, practices and approaches that are pertinent to education reform. Coates9/27/96 9/27/97 EA 94 0530 01 Study of Federal Efforts to Assist State Reform Policy Studies Associates This task order evaluated federal assistance to states and districts, focusing on the role and effectiveness of the Department's communications, technical assistance, guidance, use of waivers, and quality monitoring. Coates/Bogart9/15/95 9/30/96 EA 94 0530 01 1995 $254,227 Barriers to and Successes of Title I Parent Involvement Policy Studies Associates The study reported on the common barriers to effective parent involvement in Title I schools, successful local policies and programs which have overcome these barriers, and improved parent involvement and the performance of participating children. Coates/Moles4/8/96 4/8/97 EA 94 0530 01 1996 $154,863 Evaluation of Parent-school Compacts Policy Studies Associates This study will describe the extent to which school-parent compacts (mandated in the 1994 reauthorization of the Title I program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) promote shared school and parental understanding and commitment to improving children's learning. Coates/Hardcastle9/19/96 9/19/97 EA 94 0530 01 1996 $124,988 Title I Services to non-Public School Students Policy Studies Associates A nationally representative sample of school districts will be surveyed to examine the impact of changes in Title I allocation procedures on participation of private school students. The survey will examine 1995-96 as the transition year during which districts must implement new procedures for determining eligibility for funds. Basing allocations on the number of low-income students, not on the number of educationally disadvantaged students, is expected to have an impact on private school student participation in Title I because private schools are less likely to participate in the federal free or reduced-price lunch program and may lack other means for assessing the income of students. 1996 $185,400 Coates4/15/96 12/15/97 EA 94 0530 01 1996 $71,846 Performance Goals, Indicators, Data Sources, Data Collection Instruments for the Eisenhower Program Policy Studies Associates The purpose of the Task Order is to help ED develop performance indicator systems for the Eisenhower Federal Activities Program and the Eisenhower Regional Consortia Program, to develop and pilot test some data collection instruments for the indicators, and to help prepare ED staff and Consortia directors to implement and use the performance indicator system. Coates/Eisner8/9/96 8/9/97 EA 94 0530 01 Page A4 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Follow-up Study to the 1995 National Evaluation of the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Programs Policy Studies Associates This study will examine how the 1994 reauthorization of the program has affected services for homeless children and youth, and whether improvements in services have been made by states and districts since the 1995 evaluation. The study will update the program's performance indicators. 1996 $249,505 Case Studies of Even Start Infants and Toddlers Program Coates/Wiggins9/27/96 6/30/99 EA 94 0530 01 1996 $119,959 Policy Studies Associates This study is examining Even Start Family Literacy projects to identify those that implement promising strategies for parents who participate in programs with their infants and/or toddlers. The study is focusing on practices to encourage children's cognitive and motor development, age-appropriate behavior and responses, and how projects are preparing parents for certain milestones in their children's lives. It is also examining healthy parent/child interactions in a variety of circumstances and situations. Coates/Rimdzius9/20/96 8/8/97 EA 94 0530 01 Observational Study of Even Start Programs Policy Studies Associates The purpose of this task is to design a three-year observational study of the Even Start family literacy program. Coates/Rimdzius9/30/96 4/28/97 EA 94 0530 01 1996 $81,922 Even Start Migrant Technical Assistance Ideabook Policy Studies Associates The purpose of this task is to develop a technical assistance idea book for practitioners who plan to develop local Even Start projects serving mobile and migrant populations. Coates/Rimdzius3/29/96 9/25/96 EA 94 0530 01 1996 $23,152 Migrant Technical Assistance Seminar Policy Studies Associates This task order provided planning assistance to the Office of Migrant Education and the Even Start program to plan and implement the 1995-96 Migrant Technical Assistance Seminar. Coates/Rimdzius9/16/96 12/9/96 EA 94 0530 01 1996 $28,978 Even Start Migrant Program Idea Book Policy Studies Associates The purpose of this task order is to develop a technical assistance idea book for State and local practitioners that presents strategies for developing, managing, and improving Even Start family literacy programs serving mobile and migrant populations. Coates8/1/95 8/1/96 EA 94 0530 01 1995 $32,000 Technical Support in Reading Research and Evaluation Policy Studies Associates The purpose of this task order was to provide technical support for public access to materials developed for the Secretary's reading and writing initiative -READ*WRITE*NOW! Coates/Hoffman8/30/95 8/30/96 EA 94 0530 01 1995 $329,997 A Study of Teacher Time Policy Studies Associates The purpose of the study was to examine and compare the work schedules of teachers in a small sample of schools in Germany, Japan and the U.S. in order to gain insight into strategies for giving American teachers more planning time during the official school day. 1995 $298,305 Coates/Eisner7/17/95 9/17/96 EA 94 0530 01 Page A5 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date 1996 $100,000 Evaluation of the Blue Ribbon Schools Program Policy Studies Associates This task order is designed to provide OERI with evaluative information on the Blue Ribbon Schools Program to provide insights to guide the continued administration and redesign of this program. While this program has been operating since 1982 and received substantial recognition from state and national leaders, it has never had the benefit of an evaluation of its procedures and impact. This evaluation was designed to place a substantial focus on obtaining the multiple perspectives of beneficiaries of the program (such as schools and local communities), partners in program administration (such as staff, contractors, review panelists, site visitors, state liaisons), and top policy makers including the Congress. Coates/Quill9/27/96 9/27/97 EA 94 0530 01 1995 $280,000 1996 $235,000 Helping States Build Alliances for Family Literacy Policy Studies Associates In April 1994, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) initiated "Building State Alliances for Family Literacy." The objective of the initiative is to document and evaluate the provision of assistance that helps participating states establish statewide family literacy initiatives involving Even Start, Adult Education, Title I, Migrant Education, Head Start State Collaboration grantees, and other state programs that serve families and children. During the first two years, 10 states participated in the initiative through site visits, feedback reports, and telephone conversations with the project team. The purpose of this Task Order is to continue documentation and evaluation of this highly successful initiative and to expand by four the number of states that participate in the ongoing model building and documentation effort. Coates/Rimdzius4/24/95 9/27/97 EA 94 0530 01 Analysis of 50-State Survey of School-to-Work Systems Policy Studies Associates The study analyzed and discussed data mainly from the closed-ended items in a database developed by the Council of Chief State School Officers based on its Survey of State School-to-Work Opportunities Systems of its 57 members. Analyses were based on responses from 45 states and the District of Columbia. Coates/Furey1/30/95 3/30/96 EA 94 0530 01 1995 $50,000 Even Start Information System Fu Associates The second national evaluation of the Even Start program (1993-1997) is designed to monitor and document the development of the program. The goal of the evaluation is to determine the performance and effectiveness of programs, and to identify effective Even Start programs that can be duplicated and used in providing technical assistance to Federal, State, and local programs. Rimdzius3/9/94 3/9/98 EA 94 0680 01 1994 $759,857 1995 $568,228 1996 $639,261 Prospects Special Analyses Fu Associates A variety of special analyses using data collected in the Prospects study were conducted to examine areas such as participation in preschool programs, special education programs, and bilingual programs. Other areas of interest included school and classroom climate, instructional practice and assessment. Scott7/31/94 10/31/95 EA 94 0840 01 1994 $70,147 Special Analyses for PROSPECTS The University of Chicago The purpose of this analysis was to examine the variation in school and classroom attributes that are associated with improved student outcomes. Scott7/31/94 7/31/95 EA 94 0841 01 1994 $103,210 Page A6 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date SDFSCA Model Program Performance Indicator System: Technical Assistance for States Westat This project provides technical support to ED to develop and implement a model program performance indicator system for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA) programs. 1994 $656,001 1996 $554,899 Longitudinal Evaluation of School Change and Performance Wiggins9/30/94 1/31/98 EA 94 0990 01 Westat This 5 year contract will examine the changes in schools that occur as a result of the implementation of IASA and the extent to which Title I supported reforms contribute to improved teaching and learning. 1996 $2,656,000 Reviews of National and State Assessments of Education Programs Scott9/27/96 9/27/2001 EA 96 0080 01 National Academy of Science This Congressionally mandated study reviews the National Assessment of Education Progress and developmental state assessments, and evaluates whether student performance levels are reasonable, valid and informative to the public. Scott9/3/96 9/30/98 EA 96 0190 01 1996 $700,000 Study on School Violence and Violence Prevention Westat This study will examine the incidence of violence and violence prevention efforts in schools nationally, and will examine case studies of violence prevention efforts in schools. Wiggins9/27/96 6/29/2001 EA 96 0550 01 1996 $485,101 Development of Chapter I Ideabooks Policy Studies Associates This task order developed two handbooks for educational practitioners that presented strategies for improving the educational opportunities available to disadvantaged students. The handbooks drew mainly on recent Chapter I-related research, although the approaches were not limited to the Chapter I classroom; some approaches involved, for example, the provision of health-related services or after-school services conducted by a community-based organization. The policies and practices included interventions affecting responsibilities, such as teacher professional development and school management and organization, that are lodged primarily outside the classroom. 1994 $103,804 Coates3/4/94 3/4/95 LC 89 0890 01 Even Start Technical Assistance Model Policy Studies Associates The purpose of this task was to assist States in developing their capacity to administer family literacy programs, and to encourage and support increased collaboration in local Even Start Projects. 1994 $124,000 Special Strategies for Educating Disadvantaged Children - Urban Coates/Rimdzius3/12/94 3/12/95 LC 89 0890 01 1990 $1,328,658 The Johns Hopkins University The identification of special strategies in schools with Chapter 1 programs or eligible for Chapter 1 programs accompanies the Chapter 1 Longitudinal Study Design Contract and the Chapter 1 Longitudinal Study Implementation Contract. Two contracts were awarded, this one on urban sites. The purpose of these case studies was to provide additional information on appropriate strategies which support success for Chapter 1 children. Scott9/1/90 4/30/97 LC 90 0100 01 Page A7 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date 1990 $1,346,670 Special Strategies for Educating Disadvantaged Children - Suburban/Rural The Johns Hopkins University The identification of special strategies in schools with Chapter 1 programs or eligible for Chapter 1 programs accompanies the Chapter 1 Longitudinal Study Design Contract and the Chapter 1 Longitudinal Study Implementation Contract. Two contracts were awarded, this one focuses on suburban and rural sites. The purpose of these case studies is to provide additional information on appropriate strategies which support success for Chapter 1 children. Scott9/1/90 4/30/97 LC 90 0100 02 Study of Effective Schools Programs : Their Implementation and Success SRI International This evaluation examined effective schools programs and an array of schoolwide reform efforts designed to encourage high performance for all students. The study assessed the extent to which Federal Chapter 2 funds and requirements support these programs and also examines state and district support. Guidance will be provided to educators on how to implement effective schools programs successfully. Loy9/17/90 2/17/95 LC 90 0350 01 1990 $952,643 Magnet Schools Study American Institutes for Research This study is collecting nationally descriptive data on magnet schools funded by ED as well as other magnet programs. It expands upon the 1983 Lowry Associates study of magnet schools and investigate the effectiveness of these schools in improving education outcomes, racial balance, and student/teacher attitudes. Stullich/Roney9/1/90 2/28/98 LC 90 0430 01 1990 $804,715 1991 $2,000 1993 $452,501 1994 $49,993 Outcomes of DFSCA State and Local Programs Research Triangle Institute This longitudinal study is examining drug prevention efforts in 19 school districts, including surveys of almost 10,000 students annually for 4 years. Wiggins9/30/90 1/31/98 LC 90 0700 01 1990 $250,000 1991 $867,676 1992 $1,000,000 1993 $1,067,880 1994 $517,899 1995 $100,000 1996 $62,000 Chapter 1 Technical Assistance Centers Six contractors, one for each region As a result of the 1994 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, several sets of categorical program technical assistance centers, including the Chapter 1 Technical Assistance Centers were consolidated into new comprehensive regional technical assistance centers. The new centers are jointly administered by OESE and OBEMLA and received their first year funding in September 1996, using FY96 funds. The previous center was extended through September 1996, using FY95 and any carryover funds from previous fiscal years. 1991 $3,524,200 1992 $5,557,933 1993 $5,285,736 1994 $5,766,803 1995 $5,951,000 Hardcastle6/30/93 9/30/96 LC 91 0270 00 Page A8 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Chapter 1 Rural Technical Assistance Centers Ten contractors, one for each region As a result of the 1994 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, several sets of categorical program technical assistance centers, including the Chapter 1 Rural Technical Assistance Centers were consolidated into new comprehensive regional technical assistance centers. The new centers are jointly administered by OESE and OBEMLA and received their first year funding in September 1996, using FY96 funds. The previous center was extended through September 1996, using FY95 and any carryover funds from previous fiscal years. 1991 $4,712,040 1992 $4,999,994 1993 $4,959,945 1994 $5,058,501 1995 $3,894,032 Implementation of the Chapter 1 Longitudinal Study (PROSPECTS) Hardcastle7/1/91 9/30/96 LC 91 0280 00 Abt Associates The purpose of the contract is to respond to the legislative mandate to assess the impact of significant participation in Chapter 1 programs on student and young adult outcomes. The data collection activities began in the 1990-91 school year. In addition to surveying and collecting outcome data on Chapter 1 participants and comparable students in public and private schools, teachers, principals, administrators and parents were also surveyed. 1991 $4,606,488 1992 $6,877,008 1993 $6,788,885 1994 $6,583,000 1995 $1,500,000 Descriptive Data on LEP students from the National Longitudinal Study of Chapter 1 Scott4/1/91 9/30/97 LC 91 0290 01 Abt Associates Funds augment the student sample of the Chapter 1 Longitudinal Study in order to over sample an additional 1,000 LEP students each in grades 1 and 3. Data on this augmented sample were collected and analyzed longitudinally over four years. Scott/Rodamar4/1/91 9/30/97 LC 91 0290 01 1991 $400,000 1992 $530,328 1993 $269,672 1994 $425,000 Evaluation of the DFSCA Regional Centers Decision Information Resources This study examined the types and impacts of technical assistance services, including program evaluation, being provided to states, LEAs, and other grantees by the Regional Centers. 1992 $300,000 1993 $180,477 A Descriptive Analysis of Content-English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs This study described programs and/or practices that integrate language and content teaching in the context of LEP student education. Wiggins9/30/92 11/30/94 LC 92 0070 01 1991 $451,000 1993 $102,288 1994 $100,000 D'Emilio/Rodamar5/1/91 5/9/95 OBEMLA Page A9 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date 1992 $851,000 1993 $532,769 1994 $806,000 Special Issues Analysis Center (SIAC) This project consists of an automated database of the Title VII grants program and provides data summaries to OBEMLA as requested. a. Synthesis of ED-Sponsored Research on Bilingual Education This study developed a report which summarizes and integrates the findings of previously funded ED studies of bilingual education in terms of policy relevant concerns in time for reauthorization. b. Development of Evaluation Guidance Technical assistance in developing standards for reporting Title VII bilingual program results. c. LEP Population Estimates This study analyzed and updated the national estimate of LEP children using 1991 State data and 1990 Census data. d. A Descriptive Study of-Asian Pacific American Instructional Practices This study examined program and instructional practices used to educate LEP AsianPacific American students. D'Emilio/Rodamar2/1/92 5/11/95 OBEMLA 1995 $448,221 1996 $400,000 The Benchmark Studies A major goal of this research/evaluation study is to serve as an evaluation of the Comprehensive School Grant Program. The evaluation component of the study will examine to what extent and how does Title VII affect change in schools serving limited English proficient students. The multi-year study will examine changes in instruction for LEP students and in school organization in schools which are receiving Title VII funds under the Comprehensive School Grants. This study will produce information relating to issues of instruction for LEP students and school reform which will be valuable to several audiences, including the Department of Education, the field (i.e., school personnel), and the academic community. D'Emilio/Rodamar9/30/95 9/30/2000 OBEMLA 1995 $20,000 1996 $75,000 Fast Response Survey System Westat This survey provides baseline data on principals' perceptions of systemic education reform and the extent to which reform activities are being implemented in their schools. The survey focuses on high standards for all students and alignment of curricula, instruction, textbooks, innovative technologies, and student assessment with these high standards. It also addresses parent involvement, information needs, and effective sources of information for principals and teachers. NCES/Hardcastle7/28/95 7/28/97 OERI-Westat Page A10 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer PLANNING AND EVALUATION SERVICE FY Start Date End Date Study of Time-use Diaries by School Children and Classroom Teachers U. of Michigan, Institute for Social Research This study reviewed research efforts that had obtained time diaries from teachers about their classroom activities; developed survey forms for elementary school teachers and administrators and time diaries for teachers and children; and pretested survey forms and time diaries and procedures. 1996 $35,000 Case Study of the Design and Implementation of the Oregon Benchmarks Process The Department of Education jointly supported a case study of the Oregon Benchmarks Process through an interagency agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services. This study reviewed the development and evolution of benchmark goals, and identified and examined the processes used and incentives provided to enable various levels of government to work together to mutually determine and achieve results that matter to people. Glassman2/29/96 5/14/97 3J476A2003 1996 $25,000 Furey6/15/95 10/15/96 3J476A2006 White House Conference on Character Development for Responsible Citizenship The Communitarian Network Contractor will develop a document containing the synthesis of research and findings, policy recommendations, and examples of good practice from panels of experts participating in the White House Conference on Character Development. The document must be written from the Communitarian perspective, emphasizing the role of character development for family involvement in education. 1996 $20,000 Organizational Analysis of the Planning and Evaluation Service This study reviewed the performance of the Planning and Evaluation Service in an evolving context with respect to its mission, mode of operation, resources and structure, giving special attention to appropriateness of the current evaluation paradigm. Herman6/11/96 6/11/97 3J476A2008 1996 $45,000 Barriers and Opportunities to Greater Family Involvement in Education Glassman2/18/96 2/18/97 3J476A2009 National Opinion Research Center (NORC) Contractor will develop a document containing the synthesis of research findings and analysis based on a study they will conduct on "Opportunities for and Barriers to Family Involvement in Education." Contractor will conduct national survey based on reinterview of GSS household survey respondents. Results will be released at Vice President's "Family Reunion VI Conference," June, 1997. Herman9/20/96 9/20/97 3J476A2010 1996 $25,000 Better Education is Everybody's Business The Conference Board Contractor will develop products for a national business-education partnerships conference, including guidelines and templates for case study and brainstorming sessions; conference proceedings, research findings and analysis of survey of its own members, conference registration brochures, schedules, speakers' letters of commitment. Herman9/27/96 9/27/97 3J476A2013 1996 $30,000 Page A11 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer PLANNING AND EVALUATION SERVICE FY Start Date End Date 1996 $24,995 Support for Development of State Performance Indicators Council of Chief State School Officers Support for the development and improvement of State Performance Indicators. Bogart9/30/96 3/30/97 3J476A2014 Page A12 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Effective Workplace Literacy Programs Mathematica Study will identify and validate effective workplace literacy programs funded under Workplace Literacy Partnership Program. Study will collect detailed descriptive data and some outcome data from all projects and conduct intensive in-depth studies of selected projects to determine effective practices and approaches. 1993 $474,458 1994 $504,441 1995 $506,510 1996 $74,975 Evaluation of the Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education State Curriculum Frameworks Projects and Regional Consortiums Program Furey9/30/93 1/30/98 EA 93 0240 01 SRI International The evaluation examines the quality of curriculum frameworks in mathematics and science developed under the grant projects and determines effects on teacher education, teacher certification, and elementary and secondary mathematics and science instruction and assessment in participating states. It also assesses the work of the Eisenhower Regional Consortiums Program. 1993 $300,000 1994 $409,236 1995 $350,000 1996 $290,723 Evaluation of Section 353 State Set- Aside Program for Innovation and Training Eisner9/29/93 12/28/97 EA 93 0610 01 RMC This study provided a detailed description of Section 353 program operations; assessed the extent to which States evaluate their programs; examined the impact of projects funded on local adult education programs; and assessed the quality of the products. Garcia6/30/93 3/30/96 EA 93 0640 01 1993 $217,730 1994 $321,464 Study of the Direct Loan Demonstration Program Macro International Study will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Direct Loan Demonstration over its five-year authorization, 1994-1998. The study will evaluate policies and procedures at a sample of participating postsecondary institutions and at all vendors contracting with the Department for servicing and collection functions required by the Demonstration. Zwillinger10/1/93 9/30/98 EA 93 0850 01 1993 $1,072,461 1994 $1,609,000 1995 $1,631,171 1996 $1,283,648 Evaluation of the Talent Search Program Decision Information Resources The study of the Talent Search program involved case studies of seven projects in order to develop performance measures that can be used by all projects. The study also included a literature review of the research that has been done on programs that help low-income students to graduate from high school and enroll in postsecondary education. Eisner9/1/93 10/30/94 EA 93 1090 01 1993 $98,871 APEC Education Forum Pelavin Research Center To fund the second phase of the U.S. sponsored 14-nation comparative study of teacher training and professional development practices in the Asia-Pacific region. 1994 $207,449 1995 $26,965 Research Design and Data Analysis Support for Federal Ed Initiatives Pendleton/Garcia7/29/94 3/27/97 EA 94 0770 01 Pelavin Research Center This work was to assist in the identification and analysis of policy issues and practices; and respond to requests for information, data analysis, research design, and policy analysis related to Goals 2000, Improving American Schools Act, and School-to-Work Opportunities Act. Pendleton6/30/94 6/30/95 EA 94 0770 01 1994 $249,520 Page A13 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Formula Simulations for Chapter I Pelavin Research Center This task supported simulations of how alternative funds allocation methods would affect the targeting of Chapter 1 funds to high-poverty areas. Pendleton/Stullich5/27/94 5/27/95 EA 94 0770 01 1994 $74,871 APEC Teacher Training and Professional Development Pelavin Research Center Investigated ways teachers' time is structured and the school day is organized in APEC member countries. Pendleton/Garcia1/31/95 1/31/96 EA 94 0770 01 1995 $149,141 Systemic Reform and Lifelong Learning Pelavin Research Center Provided technical support in implementation of major Federal initiatives under Goals 2000, the School-to-work Opportunities Act, the Safe and Drug Free Schools Act, and Even Start. 1995 $195,000 Analysis of NELS-88 3rd Follow-Up Data: Factors that Affect College Enrollment Pendleton10/31/94 3/31/97 EA 94 0770 01 MathTech This study analyzes the factors which determine whether eighth grade students enroll in postsecondary education within two years of high school graduation. 1995 $149,834 Preliminary Assessment of Upward Bound Math/Science Initiative Forman/Lauland9/8/95 12/5/97 EA 94 0780 01 MathTech Funds were used to provide a description of the recently created Upward Bound Math/Science initiative and the feasibility of a future evaluation. 1996 $269,061 Performance Standards and Measures in Postsecondary Education Gatekeeping Activities Forman/Goodwin6/13/96 3/31/97 EA 94 0780 01 MathTech Study will evaluate how postsecondary accrediting associations define, collect, and report student graduation and placement rates and how these are used in assessing the quality of their member institutions. 1996 $199,226 Evaluation of Small Discretionary Grant Programs in Postsecondary Education Forman/Morrissey9/30/96 9/30/97 EA 94 0780 01 MathTech Study was designed to help develop a methodology for evaluating small discretionary grant programs. Forman/Goldenberg9/7/94 12/8/97 EA 94 0780 01 1994 $149,994 Study of Endowments at Developing Institutions MathTech This study examined the reasons Developing Institutions invest most of their federally supported Endowment funds in cash equivalents and sought ways to encourage Developing Institutions to invest in higher yielding stocks and bonds. 1994 $200,000 Performance Standards and Measures in Student Aid Programs Forman/Maxwell9/23/94 12/15/96 EA 94 0780 01 MathTech Supported ongoing efforts to develop performance standards for ED's major student aid programs. Forman/Goldenberg7/15/94 7/31/96 EA 94 0780 01 1994 $300,000 Page A14 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Performance Standards and Measures in Postsecondary Education Programs MathTech Funds will be used to continue to develop and measure performance measures for postsecondary education programs. 1995 $150,000 Development of Indicators of Institutional Quality-SPREs Forman/Goldenberg3/1/95 12/8/97 EA 94 0780 01 MathTech Funds were used to analyze the effects of postsecondary vocational training on earnings by combining data from schools, unemployment insurance records, and ED files. Forman/Morrissey12/1/94 12/5/96 EA 94 0780 01 1995 $249,748 Baseline Assessment of School-to-Work Initiatives MathTech In states receiving School-to-Work Implementation grants in FY 94, this study described very early efforts of states to set goals, establish governance structures, and provide technical assistance to local communities. Forman/Goodwin9/20/94 9/20/95 EA 94 0780 01 1995 $155,261 Study of Civilian Aviation Training Programs National Academy of Sciences Concerns addressed include: (1) avenues for civilians to enter aviation industry; (2) characteristics of current training and match with skilled requirements in workplace; (3) impediments and incentives for minorities and women to enter aviation industry. 1994 $700,000 Evaluation of Effective Adult Basic Education Programs and Practices: Pilot and National Study Eisner8/30/94 2/27/97 EA 94 0900 01 Abt Associates, with Fu Associates as sub This study is identifying and validating effective adult basic education programs and strategies for students with low literacy skills. The study is being conducted in three phases - 1) literature review and in-depth case studies of promising programs and instructional practices; 2) strategy assessment through pilot sites using two or three approaches, and 3) selection of sites for evaluation and validation of their approaches. Rhett10/29/95 10/1/2000 EA 95 0030 01 1995 $550,000 1996 $887,909 Evaluation of States School-to-Work Systems Mathematica Study will assess the impact of the STW initiative on students, secondary schools, postsecondary institutions, and employers. It will track progress of states and communities in implementing key components of the school-to-work system. Goodwin3/31/95 9/18/2000 EA 95 0100 01 1995 $3,481,097 1996 $2,188,297 Identifying Effective Adult ESL Programs AIR/Pelavin, Aguirre sub Will design and pilot test a model for evaluating the effectiveness of local adult education programs that provide services to LEP adults with low literacy levels. Garcia/Oppenheimer9/14/95 9/30/2000 EA 95 0120 01 1995 $605,142 1996 $638,593 Evaluation of Correctional Education Pelavin Research Center To evaluate State adult correction educational programs funded through set-asides to Adult Education basic grants to States and Perkins Act. Will describe participants and services provided. Will assess the effectiveness and impact of services. Will describe range of ways States administer and evaluate this program. Abernathy10/2/95 3/31/98 EA 95 0130 01 1995 $586,367 1996 $8,739 Support for Improved Cost Estimation Model Westat Study will impute student aid packages from the NPSAS database onto the NELS and BPS databases. The study will also develop a needs analysis simulator. Forman/Goldenberg9/15/95 5/21/97 EA 95 0560 01 1995 $249,413 Page A15 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Customer Surveys of Student Aid Programs Westat This is a general task to support customer satisfaction surveys. Forman/Goldenberg9/30/95 5/2/97 EA 95 0560 01 1995 $45,837 1996 $150,000 Evaluation of Title III Developing Institutions MathTech The mandated study will conduct a descriptive evaluation of Title III activities and program outcomes and develop a performance reporting system to form the basis for an annual performance report. 1995 $996,267 Follow-Up Evaluation of the Student Support Services Program Maxwell9/28/95 9/28/98 EA 95 0580 01 Westat Funds will be used to conduct a follow-up survey of a sample of student support services recipients and a control group of nonrecipients to analyze college completion rates, job placement, graduate school admissions six years after college entry. 1995 $232,052 1996 $685,232 Performance Measures under the School-to-Work Transition Program Fong10/1/95 4/1/99 EA 95 0600 01 MPR This study assisted the School-to-Work Program Office in development of performance measures for the program; activities included research reviews, preparation of draft indicators, and analysis of data. 1995 $86,971 Research, Evaluation, and Technical Assistance to Skills Standards Projects This project provided technical assistance to OVAE for assisting skill standards projects in preparation, revision, and dissemination of industry skill standards. Goodwin8/17/95 1/31/96 EA 95 1180 01 1995 $254,000 Strategic Planning and Performance Management of MSPD Programs Furey/Lee9/29/95 3/21/97 EA 95 1250 01 Research Triangle Institute This study is assisting the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) in development of performance measurement systems required under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA); tasks include research review, preparation of draft and revised indicators, and development of reporting methods. 1996 $50,000 Education Achievement and Welfare Reform An interagency agreement with HHS will allow expansion of the child impacts study, JOBS evaluation, to incorporate data on the educational achievement of children whose parents participate in JOBS. Augmentation of this longitudinal study will permit examination of relationships between parental participation, parental achievement, and child outcomes for highly disadvantaged, Chapter 1 eligible students. Furey/DePhillips9/13/96 9/30/97 EA 96 0930 01 1990 $10,000 1993 $150,000 1994 $150,000 Glenn10/1/91 12/31/98 HHS Page A16 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date JOBS Evaluation Manpower Demonstration Research Corp. (MDRC)This evaluation of welfare-to-work State operated programs under the JOBS program is being carried out by HHS. The evaluation uses random assignment. The Department provided funds to HHS for achievement testing of participating and control group adults in 3 JOBS sites, to increase the research sample, and to conduct case studies of adult education providers at these sites. The resulting data will permit linking participation in adult education with a variety of other measures and provide information on the impact of literacy training on welfare recipients. Three special studies of adult education for Welfare recipients were conducted: case studies in 4 sites, a synthesis of existing research, and analysis of the GAIN data base from participants in adult education. Garcia7/1/91 12/1/97 HHS transfer 1993 $966,656 1994 $368,000 1995 $1,235,865 Program Review for NIDRR Conwal Inc. This task gives NIDRR an in-depth understanding of how our Centers work, assists in the development of program performance standards, and provides the Centers with a incycle peer review of their activities. Researchers, service providers, consumers with disabilities and other Federal agencies participate in the reviews. DePhillips/Berland10/31/95 9/30/98 HN 93 0420 01 1995 $57,000 1996 $208,000 Assessment of NIDRR Research Training Wilcoff, Inc. The Research Training Grant Program and the Fellows Program were reviewed. Recommendations were made to the Director on how to improve these two programs including the evaluation criteria. 1994 $154,700 National Longitudinal Study of Vocational Rehabilitation Clients DePhillips/Berland12/17/93 12/17/94 HN 94 0240 01 Research Triangle Institute This study will track a nationally representative sample of VR clients from the point of referral to the system. Data will be collected on participant characteristics, services received, and the impact of program outcomes (both economic and non-economic). The study will collect data on application and acceptance rates, program costs, and longterm outcomes. It will develop a comprehensive program data base, and provide information for reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act. The study was modified to provide additional focus on persons who received Supported Employment (particularly their receipt of Extended Services) and to develop a cost model for the VR Services program. 1992 $386,000 1993 $1,107,978 1994 $1,275,000 1995 $1,437,000 1996 $1,000,000 Development of Standards and Indicators for the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program Kay9/1/92 8/1/98 HR 92 0220 01 Research Triangle Institute The study assisted in developing program standards and indicators, assist in analyzing input from NOIR on standards and indicators, and test adjustments for economic and client factors. Kay4/15/93 5/31/95 HR 92 0220 01 1993 $300,000 1994 $1,275,000 An Evaluation of Choice Demonstration Projects InfoUse The purposes of this project are to evaluate seven Choice Demonstration projects in terms of their: services provided, clients served, client outcomes obtained, implementation issues addressed, cost effectiveness and effects of increased choice on clients and service providers. Kay9/30/95 7/31/98 HR 95 0340 01 1995 $285,000 1996 $166,000 Page A17 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Technical Assistance in Data Analyses This contract provides OSERS with technical support in preparing Annual Reports, conducting analyses, and providing technical assistance to States in developing data collection systems and evaluation capacity. The evaluation component is in postsecondary education. 1989 $2,526,000 1991 $1,293,000 1992 $900,000 1993 $1,100,000 1994 $977,000 State/Federal Forum for Improvement This project will identify needs for information for program improvement, identify sources of information, and develop and implement strategies for using information to improve programs. Brown/Danielson9/1/87 2/18/95 HS 92 0030 01 1992 $450,000 1993 $473,452 1994 $503,000 Evaluation of EHA Discretionary Programs This project supported program reviews of EHA discretionary programs, develops model outcome measures, and conducts research reviews of literature and practice in five areas. Danielson9/30/92 9/30/97 HS 93 0110 01 1989 $485,000 1990 $403,000 1991 $561,000 1992 $479,000 1993 $100,000 1994 $375,000 Interagency Agreement with the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) The purpose of this interagency agreement was to transfer funds to NCHS to provide partial support to the National Health Interview Survey Disability Supplement (NHIS-D) and its correlates. The HNID-D contains data on: a) individuals in the U.S. population who reported that they received vocational rehabilitation services and b) individuals who reported they did not receive such services, but who had similar characteristics. ED plans to use these data to estimate the need for, and , if possible, impact of, the vocational rehabilitation program. Allan/Danielson9/1/89 1/26/95 HS 93 0120 01 1996 $185,000 Kay9/30/96 3/30/98 IAD960805 Comparisons of Adult Education Tests Pelavin Research Center This study convened a group of expert consultants in adult education and testing to address the feasibility of linking the most widely-used adult education tests. Pendleton4/7/93 1/30/95 LC 89 0880 01 1993 $99,991 Effectiveness of Student Support Services Program Westat Through a longitudinal survey of program participants and disadvantaged students who did not receive student support services, this study assessed the overall effectiveness of Federal aid and the relative effectiveness of alternative strategies on college retention and completion. The study also included case studies and a project director survey. Goodwin9/1/90 12/30/96 LC 90 0530 01 1990 $1,302,000 1991 $974,959 1992 $497,729 1995 $257,399 Page A18 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date National Evaluation of Adult Education Programs Development Associates In FY 1990, the Department launched a national longitudinal study of adult education programs and participants. Funds have been used to conduct a universe survey of service providers and to collect base-year data on a representative sample of such providers. Clients entering the program over a 1-year period were followed for up to 18 months to obtain comprehensive measures of the intensity and duration of participation. Program outcomes were evaluated through the application of benchmark data on costs and learning gains, and by comparison of the service population to independent, Census-based estimates of the target population. Key findings were presented in four reports and summarized in a separate executive summary. 1990 $495,000 1991 $1,903,052 1993 $242,000 1994 $58,000 Evaluation of Restructuring and Targeted Dropout Prevention Projects Takai8/14/90 10/31/94 LC 90 0650 01 Mathematica This study is evaluating two models of dropout prevention programs -- (1) restructuring and school reform in a cluster of elementary, junior, and senior high schools with extremely high dropout rates and (2) comprehensive programs targeted on at-risk youth. The evaluation of the cluster restructuring model is based on a comparison of educational outcomes before and after restructuring, and a comparison of educational outcomes for students in restructuring schools and a comparison group of students in non-restructuring schools. The evaluation of the comprehensive targeted model is based on a comparison of educational outcomes for program participants and a comparison group. Eligible participants are randomly assigned to treatment and no-treatment groups. Pendleton9/30/91 3/31/97 LC 91 0150 01 1991 $1,463,981 1992 $2,000,000 1993 $1,798,680 1994 $1,999,152 1996 $15,000 Evaluation of Upward Bound Projects Mathematica This study examines the effect that Upward Bound has on college enrollment and persistence of disadvantaged high school students. The study includes a longitudinal survey of participants and a comparison group, a survey of project directors, and case studies of Upward Bound programs. Goodwin1/1/92 12/30/97 LC 92 0010 01 1992 $950,000 1993 $1,298,677 1994 $1,462,000 1995 $1,010,548 1996 $533,435 Follow-up to Even Start In-depth Study Research Triangle Institute This study is an extension of one component of the initial Even Start evaluation -- the InDepth Study, a stub-study that assigned families randomly to Even Start or to a control group. Program and comparison children were followed three years after first enrollment in Even Start as 3- and 4-year old participants to learn about their school attendance and academic performance in the primary grades. As a sub-contractor to Research Triangle Institute, Abt Associates is locating former Even Start In-Depth Study participants, maintaining a database of current address and contract information, analyzing the data collected from school records about children's performance, and completing some writing tasks that explore policy questions about the Even Start program, the services offered, and participation data. 1995 $296,958 Rimdzius7/30/95 9/30/97 LC 92 0080 01 Page A19 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Performance Measures and Reporting Practices under the School-to-Work Opportunities Act Research Triangle Institute Preliminary planning to develop program performance indicators as mandated in the School-to-Work Act. Furey/Goodwin9/20/94 9/20/95 LC 92 0080 01 1994 $149,892 Case Studies of Promising Family Literacy Programs Research Triangle Institute This study identified promising family literacy projects in which adult education activities and services are an important focus. Specifically the study provided comprehensive, descriptive information about family literacy programs and different family literacy models. Also, promising family literacy programs that appeared to help both parents and their children were identified to provide data and recommendations that can be used by the Department and other federal agencies and family and adult literacy providers improve the design, implementation, and evaluation of family literacy programs. 1994 $149,994 Evaluation Data Syntheses for Adult Education Reauthorization Furey/Rimdzius6/8/94 9/30/96 LC 92 0080 01 Research Triangle Institute This study addresses research to practice issues with the objective to foster use of information obtained through evaluations and other studies; activities include preparation of issue papers, convening of meetings, and development of information in support of ED's reauthorization activities. Pendleton6/14/94 9/30/97 LC 92 0080 01 1994 $198,462 1995 $25,000 1996 $50,000 Case Studies of Even Start Transition Services Research Triangle Institute This descriptive study identified promising transition activities used in Even Start projects. Site visits were conducted to several promising Even Start projects, specifically highlighting their strategies regarding communication and coordination with the primary schools, parent involvement in the transition process, continuity of curriculum and developmental appropriateness, and each project's framework including its overall goals and objectives. 1994 $119,988 Technical Support for Reauthorization of the Perkins Vocational Education Act Rimdzius8/19/94 9/30/95 LC 92 0080 01 Research Triangle Institute This study supported a synthesis paper on research and evaluation findings on vocational education which was used as background information in preparing the Department's bill for reauthorization of the Perkins Act. 1994 $149,574 Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement for PAVED Furey/Pendleton3/3/94 3/3/95 LC 92 0080 01 Research Triangle Institute This task will examine state and local activities in development and implementation of performance indicators for adult education programs; activities include visits to selected states to investigate development and implementation of reporting requirements and data collection methods. Furey/Rhett8/30/95 9/30/97 LC 92 0080 01 1995 $70,000 Evaluation of First-year Choice Demonstrations Research Triangle Institute This study documented implementation of projects funded under the Choice Demonstration authority of the 1992 Rehabilitation Amendments through site visits, research review, and monthly status monitoring. Furey/Abernathy1/4/95 10/31/95 LC 92 0080 01 1995 $77,680 Page A20 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Analysis of Discipline Issues in Special Education Research Triangle Institute The study examined state and school district disciplinary policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on implementation of such policies with students identified for and receiving special education services. Study methods included telephone interviews with selected state and local officials and analysis of data provided by respondents on suspension and expulsion patterns among special education and other students. 1995 $90,000 Setting a National Agenda for Research and Development in Adult Education Furey/Snyderman7/13/95 7/13/96 LC 92 0080 01 Research Triangle Institute This study is assisting the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) in developing a research agenda for adult literacy; activities include review of research, conduct of focus groups with experts and stakeholders, and preparation of issues papers on selected topics. 1995 $183,000 Development of Evaluation Standards for Vocational Rehabilitation Programs Furey8/16/95 9/30/97 LC 92 0080 01 Research Triangle Institute This task provides technical support to the Rehabilitation Services Administration in development of performance standards and indicators as required under the 1992 Rehabilitation Amendments; activities include background reviews, preparation of issue papers, data analysis, and management of a Technical Review Group. Furey/Abernathy9/19/96 12/15/97 LC 92 0080 01 1996 $220,000 Set Aside for Evaluation of Gateways and SLRCs Research Triangle Institute These studies supported surveys of State Directors of Adult Education, Gateway grant project directors and SLRC project directors, to describe state administration of these programs and activities carried out by the grantees. Pendleton9/30/94 9/30/95 LC 92 0080 01 1994 $162,679 Vocational Rehabilitation Performance Indicators Research Triangle Institute This task provides technical support to the Rehabilitation Services Administration in development of performance standards and indicators as required under the 1992 Rehabilitation Amendments; activities include background reviews, preparation of issue papers, data analysis, and management of a Technical Review Group. 1995 $150,000 Evaluation of the Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program Furey/Abernathy9/15/95 9/30/97 LC 92 0080 01 Westat No evaluation reports were produced before the Paul Douglas program was canceled and this evaluation was canceled. Eisner9/30/93 5/30/95 LC 92 0620 01 1993 $74,564 1994 $49,967 1995 $49,789 Analysis of NPSAS Data Westat This task order involved analyses of the NPSAS survey data. Goldenberg6/1/93 6/1/95 LC 92 0620 01 1994 $199,806 Improvement of ED Forecasting Models Westat This task provided for contractor support and improvement of integrated cross-program model in postsecondary education. Goldenberg3/17/93 3/30/95 LC 92 0620 01 1993 $99,759 1994 $149,952 Page A21 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date Evaluation of the Effects of Higher Education Act Provisions on Students Westat This study analyzed the effects on students of the Higher Education Act's changes to Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Goldenberg7/29/94 12/31/95 LC 92 0620 01 1994 $279,989 Update Trends in College Costs Westat The study updated the data and analysis in the 1990 PES report "The Escalating Cost of Higher Education." Since the recent changes have been at public colleges, the study concentrated on changes at public institutions as a result of state fiscal retrenchment. 1994 $249,661 Development of Parameters for the Approval of SPRE Standards Goldenberg3/9/94 1/31/96 LC 92 0620 01 Westat To assist in developing performance indicators to judge SPRE plans. Zwillinger2/28/94 2/28/95 LC 92 0620 01 1994 $61,916 Evaluation of the Tech-Prep Education Program Mathematica In FY 1992, the Department began to evaluate the effectiveness of projects funded under the Tech-Prep Education Act. Tech-prep projects are partnerships between secondary and postsecondary educational institutions to develop and implement 4-year programs designed to provide students with skills in liberal and practical arts and in basic academics, and intense technical preparation leading to a 2-year associate degree or a 2-year certificate. This evaluation will provide comprehensive data on participants, coordination, implementation, curriculum, staff training, and student outcomes. 1992 $429,131 1993 $389,151 1994 $436,000 1995 $451,400 1996 $343,388 National Adult Literacy Survey This was a national study of literacy proficiency among the adult population. Adult Education National Programs funds in FY 1989 and 1990 supported the field test of the survey instruments and data collection procedures. The survey was conducted in 1992. Initial results were available in 1993. Funds were added to support an increase in the sample size to include nationally representative data on the corrections population. Furey9/30/92 3/31/98 LC 92 1070 01 1989 $600,000 1990 $800,000 1991 $3,500,000 1992 $2,540,000 1993 $800,000 Center for Outcome Assessment This study establishes a Center to assist in designing, planning, implementing, and using a comprehensive system of national indicators to assess outcomes for children and youths with disabilities. It addresses issues of outcome constructs, assessment techniques, sampling, data collection, and costs. Kolstad9/1/89 12/1/94 NCES 1990 $293,000 1991 $689,000 1992 $619,000 1993 $703,000 1994 $619,000 State Agency/Federal Evaluation Studies: Feasibility Studies of Impact and Effectiveness These feasibility studies conducted by state agencies, addressed issues such as: barriers to the provision of services under Part H legislation impact of state and local education reform policies on inclusionary activities; and effect of different certification options on the attrition rate among teachers of special education. Danielson9/1/90 9/1/96 OSEP COOP Sanchez/Danielson9/30/90 9/30/95 OSEP COOP 1990 $60,000 1991 $250,000 1992 $250,000 1993 $239,000 1994 $150,000 Page A22 ACTIVE EVALUATION CONTRACTS During Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 Funding Amount Description of Contract Contractor and Number Officer POSTSECONDARY, ADULT & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FY Start Date End Date State Agency/Federal Evaluation Studies: Evaluation of Special Education and Early Intervention These evaluation studies assessed the impact and effectiveness of special education and related services for children and youth with disabilities, and of early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. 1991 $1,050,000 1992 $923,000 1993 $477,000 1994 $827,000 Evaluation of the Javits Grants Program The Javits gifted and talented students education program supports demonstration gifted and talented programs in schools and other agencies and organizations. This study assessed the effectiveness of projects in attaining their objectives; identified promising practices and significant learnings and assessed potential for replication. Sanchez/Danielson9/30/91 9/30/95 OSEP COOP 1992 $199,925 1993 $218,446 1994 $225,753 Educational Partnerships Program Evaluation The objectives of this evaluation were to meet requirements of the program legislation for evaluation activities; to add to the body of knowledge about educational partnerships; and to provide feedback to projects to help improve project evaluation and project results. Pritchard/Ross9/30/92 9/30/95 RP 92 1470 01 9/2/91 9/1/96 RP 93 1260 01 1991 $250,000 1992 $243,000 1993 $257,963 Higher Education Surveys Westat Established to conduct brief surveys of higher education institutions. The panel consisted of approximately 1100 institutions. 1990 $1,000 1991 $154,394 1992 $1,500 1993 $1,250 Goldenberg10/1/85 2/28/95 SRS8520082 Page A23