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R2LP is changing outcomes for children
Using data provided by the Providence Public School Department, R2LP recently conducted several analyses that found children in Providence who participated in an R2LP program prior to kindergarten outperformed their peers on the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, or DIBELS. The DIBELS assessment is administered to children in kindergarten through third grade in the fall, winter and spring of each school year. To see a summary of these analyses, please download this pdf. (A longer version includes a more in-depth description of the testing instruments, R2LP programs, funding sources and the methodology used to conduct this research.) |
Since 2003, R2LP has trained nearly 2,000 early childhood educators, most of whom work in Providence. The impact of this professional development is now readily apparent.