Emily Vislosky
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Descriptive Study
Predicting Early Fall Student Enrollment in the School District of Philadelphia
Predicting incoming enrollment is an ongoing concern for the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and similar districts with school choice systems, substantial student mobility, or both. Inaccurate predictions can disrupt learning as districts adjust to enrollment fluctuations by reshuffling teachers and students well into the fall semester. This study compared the accuracy of four statistical techniques for predicting fall enrollment at the school-by-grade level, using data from prior years...
Oct 13, 2021
Publication number:
REL 2021-124
Blog
Going the Distance: Online Strategies for Helping Students with Disabilities
As schools across the country physically closed this spring, educators and students shifted to online and distance learning. This swift and unexpected change forced educators to rely on different--and sometimes new--approaches to support students' learning. Finding effective practices that advance distance learning for students with disabilities, who represent one-fifth of our nation's school-age learners, is a critical concern. In response, many organizations are offering resources, tools, ...
Date published:
Jun 30, 2020