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Researcher Record                       

Contact Information (Organization)

Dr. Belinda Biscoe
Assistant Vice President for University Outreach/Director

Organization(s)

University of Oklahoma Educational Training, Evaluation, Assessment & Measurement (E-TEAM)

Address

555 E. Constitution Street, Suite 128 Norman, OK 73072
US

Phone: 405-325-0473 or 405-325-7189
Fax: 405-325-5257

E-mail: bpbiscoe@ou.edu
Web Address: http://eteam.ou.edu

Degree Earned

Computer Science/IT: BA/BS
Education: BA/BS; Masters
Psychology: BA/BS; Masters; Doctorate
Sociology: BA/BS; Masters
Other: BA/BS: ; Masters:

Geographic Availability

Geographic Availability: National

Evaluation Service Experience

Experience by Content Area(s):

Arithmetic; Beginning Reading; English (Second Language); Government; Health; Language Arts; Limited English Speaking; Literature; Mathematics; Phonemic Awareness; Phonics; Reading; Reading Comprehension; Reading Strategies; Science; Statistics; Technology; Substance Abuse/Illness/Wellness

Experience by Other Characteristics:

Behavior Problems; Classroom Techniques; Instructional Materials; Professional Development; School Readiness; Socialization; Student Behavior; Student Motivation; Teacher Education ; Teacher Effectiveness; Teacher Training; Attendance; Comprehensive School Reform; Parent Participation; Substance Abuse Prevention; Computer Assisted Instruction; Educational Technology; Technology; Curriculum

Experience by Target Population

Student Gender: Female Students; Male Students
Student Language: Limited English Proficient
Student Race/Ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; Caucasian; Hispanic or Latino; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Student Disability: Emotional Disturbance (ED); Hearing Impairment; Multiple Disabilities; Orthopedic Impairment; Specific Learning Disability (LD); Speech or Language Impairment; Visual Impairment
Student Level(s) of Education: Preschool; Kindergarten; Elementary School; Middle School; High School; Postsecondary Education; Adult/Continuing Education
Student Risk/Disadvantage: At Risk/Disadvantaged Students
Student Urbanicity: Rural; Suburban; Urban

Project Information

Project # 1 RSN - Reading Success Network National Evaluation
Confidentiality Provision: No

Study Type: Quasi-experimental Designs

Population Studied: K-2nd grade students

Outcome Measured: Phonemic Awareness, Alphabet Recognition, Decoding Sight Words, Reading, Vocabulary, Word Analysis, Classroom Observations, Teaching Strategies, Teacher Attitudes

Start Date: 10/1/2000
End Date: 8/31/2002

Project # 2 Great Expectations Evaluation
Confidentiality Provision: No

Study Type: Quasi-experimental Designs

Population Studied: 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students

Outcome Measured: Reading, Language Arts, Math, Attitudes, Self-reports of Behavior, Administrative Data, Classroom Observations of Student and Teacher Behavior, Parent Perceptions of Child's Behavior

Start Date: 9/1/2002
End Date: 1/31/2005

Project # 3 Sooner T.A.L.K. (Teachers Advocating Literacy for Kids)
Confidentiality Provision: No

Study Type: Quasi-experimental Designs

Population Studied: Children 3-5 years of age and their Parents/Guardians

Outcome Measured: Children's Literacy Skills, Family Literacy, Classroom Environment, Teacher Support of Literacy

Start Date: 4/1/2002
End Date: 12/31/2006

Project # 4 The Assessment for American Education Corporation Learning Letter Sound Reading Program
Confidentiality Provision: No

Study Type: Experimental Designs

Population Studied: Kindergarten students

Outcome Measured: Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)

Start Date: 2/1/2005
End Date: 5/31/2005

Project # 5 Oklahoma P.R.I.D.E. Early Reading First Evaluation
Confidentiality Provision: No

Study Type: Quasi-experimental Designs

Population Studied: Children 3-5 years of age and their Parents/Guardians

Outcome Measured: Children's Literacy Skills, Family Literacy, Classroom Environment, Teacher Support of Literacy

Start Date: 10/1/2003
End Date: 9/30/2006

Project # 6 Beyond the Seventh Generation
Confidentiality Provision: No

Study Type: Quasi-experimental Designs

Population Studied: 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th grade students

Outcome Measured: Change in Scores on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and General Prevention Surveys

Start Date: 10/2002
End Date: 5/2005

Project # 7 Department of Human Services WrapAround Study
Confidentiality Provision: No

Study Type: Experimental Designs

Population Studied: Child Welfare Custody Children Ages 0-17

Outcome Measured: Changes in Individual and Family Functioning and Problem Severity

Start Date: 3/25/2005
End Date: ongoing

Project # 8 Treatment Effectiveness Study
Confidentiality Provision: No

Study Type: Experimental Designs

Population Studied: Children 9-17 Years of Age with Serious Emotional Disturbance

Outcome Measured: Change in Functioning and Problem Severity; Reduced Out-of-Home Placement

Start Date: 4/2005
End Date: ongoing

Evaluation Publication Examples

Study #1: Published/Unpublished Report


Report Title: Sooner T.A.L.K.
Confidentiality Provision: No

Author(s): Fronheiser, J.

Publisher:

Publication Year: 2004

Web Address:

Study #2: Published/Unpublished Report


Report Title: An Evaluation of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Confidentiality Provision: No

Author(s): Biscoe, B., Corey, D., Trautman, L., Kimball, G., & Berry, M.

Publisher:

Publication Year: 2004

Web Address:

Study #3: Published/Unpublished Report


Report Title: Oklahoma County Needs Assessment
Confidentiality Provision: No

Author(s): Biscoe, B. & Vetter, J.

Publisher:

Publication Year: 2003

Web Address:

Study #4: Published/Unpublished Report


Report Title: Oklahoma P.R.I.D.E.
Confidentiality Provision: No

Author(s): Corey, D.

Publisher:

Publication Year: 2005

Web Address:

Study #5: Published/Unpublished Report


Report Title: Great Expectations Evaluation 2003-2004
Confidentiality Provision: No

Author(s): Biscoe, B. & Harris, B.

Publisher:

Publication Year: 2005

Web Address: