Description:

During summer 2018, the Extended Learning Opportunities—Summer Title I Enrichment Program (ELO STEP) in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) provided high achievers from low-income families, entering Grades 3, 4, and 5, easy access to advanced programming in Curriculum 2.0, and center programs especially focused on advanced mathematics and science. This study examined the differences in reading and mathematics performance of students who participated in ELO STEP versus those who were eligible to attend but did not participate.

Recommendations:

• Continue with the use of the instructional mathematics practices but explore the reasons for the small negative effect size in Grade 4 participants who received FARMS services (excluding Hispanic/Latino).
• Examine the ELO STEP curriculum and make it more interdisciplinary, as well as increase participation via outreach activities.
• Include a formative evaluation component that incorporates program stakeholders’ feedback and experiences.

File Name: 2018 ELO STEP Report.pdf (1.5MB PDF)