Fiona M. Hollands|Michael J. Kieffer|Robert Shand|Yilin Pan|Henan Cheng|Henry M. Levin
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Early Reading Programs: A Demonstration With Recommendations for Future Research
Columbia University|New York University|Columbia University|Columbia University|Columbia University|Columbia University
review value costeffectiveness analysis evaluation decision making respect educational programs discuss application early reading interventions describe conditions rigorous costeffectiveness analysis illustrate challenges applying method practice providing examples programs estimated costs find effectiveness data lacking comparability provide demonstration costeffectiveness analysis applied two early reading programs wilson reading system corrective reading use existing effectiveness data experimental evaluation programs implemented similar conditions use common outcomes measures programs yielded data comparable combine data cost data collected using ingredients method calculate costeffectiveness ratios alphabetics domain complete picture relative costeffectiveness program could provided effectiveness metrics available fluency vocabulary comprehension highlight obstacles applying costeffectiveness analysis frequently recommend strategies improving availability requisite data