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KnowledgeBases > The Program Evaluation KnowledgeBase > Element 1 > Activity 1 > Task 2: Understand Scientifically Based Research

Guideline:

Scientifically based research is a of the cornerstone of the No Child Left Behind Act. Principals, teachers, and appropriate district staff members must have a handle on its application to their districts and schools as it plays a prominent role in program development. The resources provided offer background information on the subject.

Tools Guide: Educational Practices Supported By Rigorous Evidence _EXTERNAL_LINK

This U.S. Department of Education guide offers "tools to educational practitioners that help distinguish practices supported by rigorous evidence from those that are not."

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Guidelines Principles of Scientific Inquiry

This document provides a summary of the basic principles of scientific inquiry laying the groundwork for its application in education. These principles offer a framework for educators to use in assessing education research.

Legal Scientifically Based Research Defined

This document offers the definition of scientifically based research as defined in Title IX of the No Child Left Behind Act.

References A Practitioner's Guide to SBR _EXTERNAL_LINK

The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement's website provides a compilation of resources on scientifically based research organized around the eleven components of the Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) Program.

References Understanding Scientific-Based Research

The materials offered were developed by the National Clearinghouse for Comprehensive School Reform, staff from regional educational laboratories, and comprehensive school reform coordinators from select state education agencies. They address what researchers do, distinguish the levels of research, define research designs, suggest a review grid for assessing research projects, include a guide on writing effective research strategies, and offer a glossary of research terminology.

Presentations Evidence-Based Education _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a presentation on evidence-based education presented at the  U.S. Department of Education's October 2002 Student Achievement and School Accountability Conference: Using Title I Programs as a Model for Reform.

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