In Partnership with Texas A&M University, WestEd will examine the impact of the Knowledge Acquisition and Transformation Expansion (KATE) program, which aims to improve reading instruction and comprehension in socioeconomically and culturally diverse schools across the country.
KATE can help support learning recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and help close achievement gaps. The program includes a supplemental web-based, adaptive tutoring intervention focused on reading comprehension for Grades 4 and 5.
Study Eligibility
WestEd is seeking school district participants to pilot the program during the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 school years at no cost and participate in the research study, which will focus on literacy instruction for all students in grades 4 and 5. Study participants will receive professional development and program implementation support throughout the year.
Benefits to Partnering
- Free access to the KATE tutoring software (uses Chrome browser)
- Contains Spanish-language supports
- Appropriate for English learner students and students receiving special education services
- Free teacher professional development
- Two days of practice-based professional development including practice and connections to the schools’ curricula materials
- Coaching support for classroom implementation
- Teachers will receive $1,000 for study activities
For more information and to ask questions about this exciting opportunity, please email us at [email protected].