Following the model of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), investigators are developing the Special Education Classroom Observation Tool (SPECOT) to assess the quality of classroom interactions in special education ...
Prior research generally reveals the myriad reasons why policymakers fail to use research that fundamentally challenges their current policies and practices.
Recent federal legislation calls for child welfare agencies and Medicaid to develop mechanisms for assuring youth in foster care receive appropriate health and mental health services, including medications.
Does the length of time/frequency of classroom observations impact the reliability and validity of the CLASS measurement system? How stable are variance estimates in a G-Study, and do they produce replicable results in a D-Study?
How do housing contexts—including physical qualities, affordability, residential stability, and ownership—influence the cognitive, behavioral, and social development of economically disadvantaged youth?
The William T. Grant Foundation invests in high-quality research focused on reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence in decisions that affect young people in the United States.
