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.

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

Resources

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