Evidence-Based Resources

The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development supports school districts in adopting proven strategies that are backed by evidence and shown to inprove student outcomes. An evidence-based activity, strategy, or intervention is one that meets at least one of the following criteria:

Shows a statistically significant positive effect on student or related outcomes, based on:
- Strong evidence from at least one well-designed and well-implemented experimental study; OR
- Moderate evidence from at least one well-designed and well-implemented quasi-experimental study; OR
- Promising evidence from at least one well-designed and well-implemented correlational study with controls for selection bias; OR
- Demonstrates a rationale based on high-quality research or positive evaluation (e.g., the National Reading Panel) and includes ongoing evaluation of its impact.

National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) provides excellent resources to help districts make informed decisions when selecting intervention materials or sharing information with parents.

Academic Intervention Tools Chart – identifies whether materials are research-based, reliable, and valid, and outlines the components they cover.

Academic Progress Monitoring Tools Chart – provides information on effect size and other key measures.

(Section 8101(21)(A) of the Every Student Succeeds Act – ESSA)

Resources

AK Evidence-Based Core Program List

Alaska Vendor Guide

Evidence-Based Practices Fact Sheet

What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Reports

What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guides

Questions on the Reads Act? Email AKReads@alaska.gov