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Evaluation of Ready Schools Florida

SRI is conducting a 3-year evaluation of Ready Schools Florida (RSF). Led by the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation and the University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning, RSF is one of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation’s strategic investments to connect the public school system with early learning centers, families, and community-based organizations to support improved child well-being and increased student academic achievement. The evaluation is (1) conducting a case study of systems change to articulate the logic model behind RSF and to develop a deep understanding of the systems change efforts as RSF unfolds over time, (2) conducting site visits to early care and education programs and elementary schools, (3) collecting and analyzing key implementation and outcome data currently gathered by RSF partners, and (4) sharing findings about effective strategies and lessons with local and national audiences interested in developing and expanding preK-5 systems that improve children’s outcomes. The evaluation will produce information on strategies and outcomes that will be critical to scaling up RSF across Florida and to the national dialogue on how best to promote children’s school readiness and long-term academic success.

(W.K. Kellogg Foundation, 2007-2011)

Key Staff

Project Directors: Shari Golan, Marjorie Wechsler

Project Co-Director: Donna Spiker

Staff: Mario Snow