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Initial Results of Illinois’ Shifting Gears Pilot Demonstration Evaluation

Publication Type:

Report

Authors:

Debra D. Bragg; Timothy Harmon; Catherine L. Kirby; Su Jung Kim

Source:

University of Illinois, Champaign, IL (2009)

URL:

http://www.iccb.state.il.us/pdf/shifting%20gears/SG_Eval_Report_7_261.pdf

Keywords:

Report Shifting Gears

Abstract:

This report provides initial results of Illinois’ Shifting Gears Initiative that operated between July 1, 2007
and June 30, 2009. This mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) evaluation sought to accomplish
three goals: a) to assess program and student outcomes for two models (adult education and
developmental education) for two target groups (6 – 8.9 grade level and 9 grade and above); b) to test
three hypotheses regarding innovative program implementation; and c) to analyze the strength of
evidence needed to support systemic and policy changes related to bridge program development and
implementation.

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