The findings presented in the student survey section reflect the sample of 205 students who completed both the baseline and follow-up surveys. To assess sample selection bias, RMC Research conducted analyses to determine whether differences existed between the 205 survey completers (i.e., students who completed both the baseline and follow-up surveys) and the 153 noncompleters (i.e., students who completed neither survey or only one survey). Similar percentages of English Learner, Asian, Hispanic, White, and multiracial students were in the completer and noncompleter groups. However, noncompleters were significantly more likely than completers to be male, classified as eligible for special education, and Black. Teacher surveys. RMC Research coordinated with district Summer Enrichment Program staff to provide information about the evaluation to teachers prior to the start of LitCamp. At the beginning of each survey administration period, RMC Research shipped teacher surveys to the site leader at each site, which were then distributed to each teacher. The baseline survey envelope included a consent form, baseline survey, and self-addressed stamped envelope for the teachers to return their survey. The consent form described the evaluation and asked whether the teacher consented to participate in the evaluation. RMC Research used a similar process for the follow-up survey. RMC Research included a consent form with the follow-up survey for all teachers who had not previously submitted their consent form. Of the 80 teachers in the targeted sample, 73% ( n = 58) completed either a beginning-of-session survey, an end-of-session survey, or both. Thirty-nine percent ( n = 31) completed both the beginning-of-session and end-of-session survey, 24% ( n = 19) completed the end-of-session survey only, and 10% ( n = 8) completed the beginning-of-session survey only. Exhibit B4 presents response rates by grade.
Exhibit B4 Teacher Grade Distribution and Survey Completion
Pre
Post
Pre and Post
All Teachers
Grade
n
Percent
n
Percent
n
Percent
K
12
6
50%
8
67%
5
42%
1
14
3
21%
9
64%
3
21%
2
13
8
62%
7
54%
5
38%
2/3*
3
0
0%
2
67%
0
0%
3
12
5
42%
7
58%
4
33%
3/4*
1
1
100%
1
100%
1
100%
4
13
10
77%
10
77%
9
69%
5
8
4
50%
3
38%
2
25%
6
4
2
50%
3
75%
2
50%
Total
80
39
49% 50
63% 31
39%
*Note. These were mixed-grade classrooms.
LITCAMP EVALUATION IN SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 25
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