Research & Validation | PreK On My Way

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PreK On My Way Case Study Report

3. Data Collection All data were collected in May 2022. NORC data collection staff members were onsite for two to three days to conduct interviews. 3 In total, we conducted nine in-depth interviews with teachers, district staff members, and center directors, as well as four classroom observations. Participating schools received a $150 Scholastic Online Store Gift Card. Exhibit 4 shows the number of interviews that we conducted in each district.

Exhibit 4. Summary of Data Collection Activities in Each District

Number Conducted

Interviews

District A

District B

District Staff Member/Center Director Interviews

3

2

Teacher Interviews

2

2

We developed two interview protocols based on the research questions listed on page 1 — one for classroom teachers and the other for district staff members/center directors. The interviews were semi- structured and asked interviewees about their early successes and challenges with PKOMW curriculum implementation, the strengths and weaknesses of PKOMW, how children engaged with the PKOMW materials, and why PKOMW was selected for the district. Interviews ranged in length from 18 to 48 minutes. As shown in Exhibit 4, we interviewed three district staff members and two teachers in District B. In District A, we interviewed two center directors and two teachers.

3 While onsite, staff members also conducted classroom observations to provide context for implementation and took photographs.

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