Other K-12 Reports and Projects |
Completed District-Level Research Projects
SESRC-Puget Sound has conducted several district-level projects, including surveys, focus groups, and analyses of transcript information. Descriptions of projects and examples of reports (when available) follow.
Analysis of the relationship between high school courses and grades and post-secondary outcomes. Click here to read Predicting_Post-Secondary_Success.
Report provides a more in-depth analysis of assumed "facts" relating to why many Washington graduates require remedial English and math at Washington's two-year colleges. Based on data from two school districts. Click here to read Who's Prepared for College Work?.
District-wide surveys and focus groups gathering information about graduates' experiences in high school and their level of preparation for the first year after graduation. For an example click here.
Analysis of the relationship between high school math courses and enrollment in remedial math in college. Click here to view the report.
Analysis of transcript and student characteristics data to identify students who are eligible to apply to a four-year college. For an example click here.
Focus groups and an analysis of labor market information, industry and occupational forecasts, and skill standards information to advise a Washington school district in the planning of their Career and Technical Education Program. To view the report click here.
A user’s manual showing how to use labor market and student data to improve CTE decision making, programs and services. For an expanded description of the guide, click here.
State-Level Surveys and Evaluations
SESRC-Puget Sound has conducted several statewide surveys and evaluations. See below for descriptions of the projects and links to the final reports (when available).
A survey of library resources in public schools statewide and an evaluation of the correlation with student performance. Click here to view a final draft of the report.
A survey of Kindergarten teachers to evaluate incoming student preparedness for Kindergarten. Click here to download the report from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction web site.
Web surveys assessing key issues in K-12 Science instruction in the state. Click here to view the report. Appendices available upon request.
An evaluation of the relationship between WASL tests and placement tests used by Community and Technical Colleges to place students in their Math and English courses. Click here to view the final report.
An evaluation of key factors in successful implementation of School-to-Career Transition at schools in Washington State. Click here to view the report.
For a review of two alternative student followup methods: comparing surveys and administrative data matches, click here.