Kentucky Reading First Grant

The University of Kentucky, Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CClD), will serve as the evaluator for the Kentucky Reading First Initiative. The CClD evaluation will employ both quantitative (evaluative, descriptive and inferential) and qualitative (evaluative, descriptive, action research, and ethnographic) procedures. CClD will develop a multi-layered, in-depth scientifically based research process that evaluates the overall effectiveness of Kentucky's Reading First program and ensures regular ongoing input into the professional development process. The evaluation will examine the effectiveness of Kentucky Reading First from three perspectives: Kentucky Reading First program implementation, reading achievement gains of students K-3 and the impact of Kentucky Reading First on reducing the numbers of students reading below grade level. This is the Master Agreement. There is no other scope of work available.