Education Research Grants Program (CFDA 84.305A)
Through the National Center for Education Research, IES recently made 86 new awards under the Education Research Grants Program (CFDA 84.305A) to applications considered under the August 2016 deadline. The total spending for all awards under CFDA 84.305A is approximately $152 million. Click on the title of each project to get more information about each award:
Cognition and Student Learning
A Theory and Data Driven Approach for Identifying Evidence of Collaborative Problem Solving Skills
Educational Testing Service, Saad Khan
An Examination of Response to Intervention in the Early Writing Skills of At-Risk Preschoolers
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Stephen Hooper
Application of Explanatory Item Response Models to Understand Influence of Reader-Text Interactions on Reading Comprehension and Reading Intervention Effects
University of Houston, David Francis
Contextualizing Experimental Design Instruction Within Related Inquiry Activities: The ISP Tutor
Carnegie Mellon University, David Klahr
Developing a Spatially-enhanced Elementary Curriculum and Teacher Training Series to Improve Science Achievement
Johns Hopkins University, Kelly Fisher
Diagnostic Inventories of Cognition in Education (DICE)
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc., Laine Bradshaw
Drawing Connections to Close Achievement Gaps in Mathematics
University of Chicago, Lindsey Richland
Efficacy of a Narrative Comprehension Intervention for Elementary School Children At-Risk for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
University of Kentucky, Elizabeth Lorch
Examining the Processes and Outcomes of Reading Comprehension (EXPO-RC)
University of Georgia, Scott Ardoin
Exploring the Spatial Alignment Hypothesis in STEM Learning Environments
WestEd, Bryan Matlen
Focusing on the Efficacy of Teaching Advanced Forms of Patterning on Kindergartners' Improvements in Literacy, Mathematics, and Reasoning Ability
George Mason University, Robert Pasnak
Fostering Reading Comprehension and Knowledge-Building in Middle-School Students
University of Colorado, Boulder, Donne Caccamise
Navigating Scientific and Statistical Reasoning in Adolescence
University of Michigan, Priti Shah
Opening the Door to Algebra: Does Improving Facets of Fraction Knowledge Impact Algebra Learning?
Temple University, Julie Booth
Scalable Multimedia Mindfulness Training for Youth
University of California, Santa Barbara, Jonathan Schooler
Early Learning Programs and Policies
Efficacy of a Targeted Shared Book Reading Intervention for Children Who Meet Screening Criteria in Pre-K
American Institutes for Research, Virginia Buysse
Efficacy of the TELL Curriculum for Preschool Children who are Economically Disadvantaged
Arizona State University, Shelley Gray
Features of Early Childhood Education Coaching Interventions that Mediate and Moderate Impacts on Teacher-Child Interactions and Child Outcomes
University of Virginia, Robert Pianta
Identifying Effective Instructional Practices and Contexts for Spanish-speaking English Learners in Florida's Universal Preschool Program
Florida State University, Christopher Lonigan
The Effects of Promoting Engaging Early Literacy Interactions in Preschool Environments: Literacy 3D
University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Charles Greenwood
Education Leadership
Evaluation of a Training Program to Promote Effective School Leadership
University of Missouri, Keith Herman
Education Technology
Developing Electronic-Books to Build Elementary Students' Word Knowledge, Comprehension Monitoring, and Reading Comprehension
University of California, Irvine, Carol Connor
Evaluating the Effectiveness of ASSISTments for Improving Math Achievement
American Institutes for Research, Kirk Walters
Exploring Adaptive Cognitive and Affective Learning Support for Next Generation STEM Learning Games
Florida State University, Valerie Shute
Identifying Malleable Factors in Blended Learning Environments Using Automated Detectors of Engagement
American Institutes for Research, Jessica Heppen
Refinement of GlobalEd2 and Testing New Intervention Impact
University of Illinois, Chicago, Kimberly Lawless
Effective Teachers and Effective Teaching
Efficacy of ASSISTments Online Homework Support for Middle School Mathematics Learning: A Replication Study
SRI International, Mingyu Feng
Examining Teacher Math Anxiety as a Malleable Factor Related to Student Outcomes
Florida State University, Colleen Ganley
Exploring Competing Theories of How Tenure and Collective Bargaining Reforms Affect Teacher Labor Markets and Student Achievement
Brown University, Matthew Kraft
Learning From the Source: Can We Elicit Better Applicant Information Directly From Professional References?
American Institutes for Research, Dan Goldhaber
Middle School Matters: Promoting Research- and Evidence-Based Practices to Support Reading Comprehension (MSMPREP)
University of Texas at Austin, Christy Murray
National Board Certification Efficacy Study
American Institutes for Research, David Manzeske
Student Learning as a Function of Exposure to Teachers' Use of Cognitive Processing Language During Instruction
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jennifer Coffman
Tailoring Teaching to Fit the Class: Teaching Practice and Classroom Composition Under Random Assignment
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jane Fruehwirth
Teacher Metalinguistic Awareness in Writing Instruction: Links among Teacher Knowledge, Teacher Practice and Student Learning
University of Washington, Deborah McCutchen
Testing the Efficacy of the Academic Language and Literacy in Every Subject (ALLIES) Professional Learning Program
University of California, Davis, Susan O'Hara
The Relationship between Elementary Teachers' Language Use and Students' Language and Literacy Achievement
Vanderbilt University, Jeanne Wanzek
English Learners
Analyzing Diagrams: A Support for English Learners (ADSEL)
Education Development Center, Mark Driscoll
Heterogeneous Effects of English Learner Reclassification on Achievement Trajectories
Public Policy Institute of California, Laura Hill
Improving the Accuracy of Academic Vocabulary Assessment for English Language Learners
University of Houston, David Francis
Improving Education Systems
Assessing the Efficacy of Online Credit Recovery on Student Learning and High School Graduation
American Institutes for Research, Jessica Heppen
Between Home and School: The School Bus and Student Outcomes
Syracuse University, Amy Schwartz
How do Spending Patterns Change with Weighted Student Funding (WSF), and What's Happening to Equity and Achievement, Particularly for Poor and At-Risk Students?
Georgetown University, Marguerite Roza
P-TECH 9-14 Schools: An Impact, Implementation and Cost Study
MDRC, Crystal Byndloss
The Distributional Implications of Computer-based Testing on Students, Teachers, and Schools
American Institutes for Research, Benjamin Backes
Postsecondary and Adult Education
A Mixed-Methods Study of Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Lifelong Learning, Skill Proficiencies, and Employment in the U.S. and Selected OECD Countries
Miami University, Phyllis Cummins
Adapting Lesson Study for Developmental Mathematics Instruction
Teachers College, Columbia University, Thomas Bailey
Doubling Up? Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Ninth-grade Algebra Reform on College Persistence and Graduation
Saint Louis University, Takako Nomi
It's Worth It! Securing Persistence, Performance and Progress within Postsecondary Gateway Science Courses through Utility Value Interventions
University of California, Irvine, Jacquelynne Eccles
Mixed-Methods Exploration of Factors Associated with Postsecondary Success for English Language Learners with Disabilities
New York University, Audrey Trainor
Teaching and Learning 21st Century Skills in Community Colleges: A Study of the New World of Work Program
MDRC, Mary Visher
Reading and Writing
An Efficacy Follow-Up Study of the Long-Term Effects of Reading Recovery Under the i3 Scale-Up
University of Delaware, Henry May
An Efficacy Study of Toggle Talk
University of Maryland, Jan Edwards
Early Language Comprehension Individualized Instruction (ELCII)
University of Minnesota, Panayiota Kendeou
Factors Affecting Comprehension by Teens During Online Reading in Science: The FACTORS Project
University of Connecticut, Donald Leu
Morphological Awareness Test for Reading and Spelling (MATRS)
University of South Carolina, Kenn Apel
Randomized Controlled Trial of the Supporting Knowledge in Language and Literacy (SKILL) Program for Children who are At-Risk for Language and Literacy Difficulties
Utah State University, Ronald Gillam
SRSD+: Development of a Powerful Writing Program for Children in Grades 1 and 2
University of California, Irvine, Young-Suk Kim
The Language of Written Argumentation and Explanation: Individual Developmental Trajectories From 4th to 8th Grade
Harvard University, Paola Uccelli
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Assessing Students' Progress on the Energy Concept Using Three-Dimensional Items (ASPECt-3D)
American Association for the Advancement of Science, Cari Herrmann Abell
DAT-CROSS: Developing Assessments and Tools to Support the Teaching and Learning of Science Crosscutting Concepts
Indiana University, Cindy Hmelo-Silver
Efficacy of the Connected Chemistry Curriculum
University of Illinois, Mike Stieff
Evaluation of the KinderTEK iPad Math Program
University of Oregon, Mari Strand Cari
Exploring Heterogeneity in Mathematics Intervention Effects Using Meta-Analysis
American Institutes for Research, Ryan Williams
Investigating the Use of Virtual Labs to Promote Chemical Reasoning and Practice Skills
WestEd, Jodi Davenport
Project LEAP: Extending a Grades 3-5 Early Algebra Learning Progression into Grades K-2
Technical Education Research Centers, Maria Blanton
Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning
Academic and Behavior Combined Support (ABC Support) in Tier 2 Interventions
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Maribeth Gettinger
Adaptive Response to Intervention (RTI) for Students with ADHD
Florida International University, William Pelham
An Efficacy Study of Multi-Tiered Academic, Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Supports in High-Need, Urban Middle Schools
American Institutes for Research, David Osher
Assessing the Efficacy and Implementation of City Connects: A Systemic Approach to Student Support
Boston College, Mary Walsh
Daily Experiences with Diversity: Academic and Social Adjustment in High School
University of California, Davis, Adrienne Nishina
Development and Evaluation of the Beliefs and Attitudes for Successful Implementation in Schools for Teachers (BASIS-T)
University of Minnesota, Clayton Cook
Development of Assessment Tools and Educator Training to Support Tier 2 Behavioral Intervention Selection
University of Missouri, Stephen Kilgus
Development of RELATE (Relationships to Enhance Learners' Adjustment to Transitions and Engagement)
University of Washington, Mylien Duong
Effectiveness of the Social Skills Improvement System Classwide Intervention Program (SSIS-CIP) in the Primary Grades
Pennsylvania State University, James DiPerna
Evaluation of Organization Skills Training Program for Upper Elementary Students
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Thomas Power
Exploring the Role of Youth Leadership Councils in Developing 21st Century Competencies, Critical Consciousness, and Civic Engagement
Brown University, Rosann Tung
MTP-Team: A Scalable, Web-Supported Peer-Learning Program for Implementing the My Teaching Partner-Secondary Approach
University of Virginia, Bridget Hamre
Paths 2 the Future for All: College and Career Readiness Intervention
University of Oregon, Lauren Lindstrom
Positive and Restorative Investment in Discipline Reform in Education (PRIDE): Integrating School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) and Restorative Discipline (RD)
Iris Media, Inc., Claudia Vincent
Promoting Self-Regulation to Enhance Social, Behavioral, and Academic Adjustment in Middle School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Desiree Murray
Web-based Professional Development for School Mental Health Providers in Evidence-Based Practices for Attention and Behavior Challenges
University of California, San Francisco, Linda Pfiffner
Special Topics: Arts in Education
The STELLAR Project: Phase 2
University of Oregon, Lynne Anderson-Inman
Special Topics: Career Technical Education
Assessing the Implementation, Impact & Variation of CTE Innovation: NYC as a Lab for Rigorous CTE Research
New York University, James Kemple
Career Academies, Pathways, and Elective Courses: Exploring Variation in Work-Based Learning Experiences and Student Outcomes
Education Development Center, Inc., Katherine Shields
Florida CTE Certifications Study
Research Triangle Institute, Elizabeth Glennie