Research Database

This tool allows education practitioners and researchers to quickly access quantitative research on tutoring program effectiveness. These 150+ research studies were selected due to their rigorous research designs which align with What Works Clearinghouse and Every Student Succeeds Act standards for moderate and strong evidence of intervention efficacy. Many studies were originally identified by their inclusion in recent meta-analyses (Baye et al., 2018; Neitzel et al., 2021; Nickow et al., 2020). Research may be sorted by grade level, subject, and tutor type in order to explore the evidence base for particular program designs. This database does not include qualitative research on best practices for tutoring implementation, for which we recommend exploring our District Playbook and Toolkit for Tutoring Programs.

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Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Tier 2 Reading Instruction for First-Grade Students With a High Probability of Reading Failure. (2014). Case, L., Speece, D., Silverman, R., Schatschneider, C., Montanaro, E., & Ritchey, K.. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 7(1), 28–53. https://doi.org/10.1080/19345747.2013.786771

Impact Evaluation of the Minnesota Reading Corps K-3 Program. (2014). Markovitz, C. E., Hernandez, M. W., Hedberg, E. C., & Silberglitt, B.. Corporation for National and Community Service. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED560018.pdf

Efficacy of a First-Grade Responsiveness-to-Intervention Prevention Model for Struggling Readers. (2013). Gilbert, J. K., Compton, D. L., Fuchs, D., Fuchs, L. S., Bouton, B., Barquero, L. A., & Cho, E.. Reading Research Quarterly, 48(2), 135–154. https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.45

Efficacy of a First‐Grade Responsiveness‐to‐Intervention Prevention Model for Struggling Readers. (2013). Gilbert, J. K., Compton, D. L., Fuchs, D., Fuchs, L. S., Bouton, B., Barquero, L. A., & Cho, E.. Reading Research Quarterly, 48(2), 135–154. https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.45

Identifying essential instructional components of literacy tutoring for struggling beginning readers. (2009). Lane, H. B., Pullen, P. C., Hudson, R. F., & Konold, T. R.. Literacyeracy Research and Instruction. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-11443-001

Effects of Targeted Intervention on Early Literacyeracy Skills of At-Risk Students. (2008). Wang, C., & Algozzine, B.. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 22(4), 425–439. https://doi.org/10.1080/02568540809594637

Reading rescue: An effective tutoring intervention model for language-minority students who are struggling readers in first grade. (2007). Ehri, L. C., Dreyer, L. G., Flugman, B., & Gross, A.. American Educational Research Journal, 44(2), 414–448. https://doi.org/10.3102/0002831207302175

Paraprofessional-led phonological awareness training with youngsters at risk for reading and behavioral concerns. (2007). Lane, K. L., Fletcher, T., Carter, E. W., Dejud, C., & DeLorenzo, J.. Remedial and Special Education, 28(5), 266–276. https://doi.org/10.1177/07419325070280050201

The Efficacy of an Early Literacyeracy Tutoring Program Implemented by College Students. (2004). Allor, J., & McCathren, R.. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 19(2), 116–129. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-5826.2004.00095.x

Effects of reading decodable texts in supplemental first-grade tutoring. (2004). Jenkins, J. R., Peyton, J. A., Sanders, E. A., & Vadasy, P. F.. Scientific Studies of Reading. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2004-11017-004