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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Displaying 1 - 30 of 91The Impressive Effects of Tutoring on PreK-12 Learning: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Experimental Evidence. (2020). Nickow, A.J., Oreopoulos, P., & Quan, V.. EdWorkingPapers.com. https://doi.org/10.26300/eh0c-pc52
Effectiveness of an extracurricular program for struggling readers: A comparative study with parent tutors and volunteer tutors Learning and Instruction. (2019). Villiger, C., Hauri, S., Tettenborn, A., Hartmann, E., Näpflin, C., Hugener, I., & Niggli, A.. Learning and Instruction, 60, 54–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2018.11.004
Effectiveness of an extracurricular program for struggling readers: A comparative study with parent tutors and volunteer tutors. (2019). Villiger, C., Hauri, S., Tettenborn, A., Hartmann, E., Näpflin, C., Hugener, I., & Niggli, A.. Learning and Instruction, 60, 54–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2018.11.004
A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of Descubriendo la Lectura. (2019). Borman, G. D., Borman, T. H., Park, S. J., & Houghton, S.. American Educational Research Journal. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3102/0002831219890612
Using moderator analysis to identify the first-grade children who benefit more and less from a reading comprehension program: A step toward aptitude-by-treatment interaction. (2019). Fuchs, D., Kearns, D. M., Fuchs, L. S., Elleman, A. M., Gilbert, J. K., Patton, S., ... & Compton, D. L.. Exceptional children. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0014402918802801
A multi-sensory tutoring program for students atrisk of reading difficulties: Evidence from a randomized field experiment. (2019). Bøg, M., Dietrichson, J., & Aldenius, A.. Working Paper. https://ideas.repec.org/p/hhs/ifauwp/2019_007.html
Read Two Impress and the Neurological Impress Method: Effects on elementary students’ reading fluency, comprehension, and attitude. (2018). Young, C., Pearce, D., Gomez, J., Christensen, R., Pletcher, B., & Fleming, K.. The Journal of Educational Research. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00220671.2017.1393650?forwardServic…
Benefits of structured after-school literacy tutoring by university students for struggling elementary readers. (2018). Lindo, E. J., Weiser, B., Cheatham, J. P., & Allor, J. H.. Reading & Writing Quarterly. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10573569.2017.1357156
The Impacts of Reading Recovery at scale: Results from the 4-year i3 external evaluation. (2018). Sirinides, P., Gray, A., & May, H.. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3102/0162373718764828
Examining the Effects and Feasibility of a Teacher-Implemented Tier 1 and Tier 2 Intervention in Word Reading, Fluency, and Comprehension. (2018). Solari, E. J., Denton, C. A., Petscher, Y., & Haring, C.. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 11(2), 163–191. https://doi.org/10.1080/19345747.2017.1375582
Multisyllabic word-reading instruction with and without motivational beliefs training for struggling readers in the upper elementary grades: A pilot investigation the elementary school journal. (2017). Toste, J. R., Capin, P., Vaughn, S., Roberts, G. J., & Kearns, D. M.. Learning Disability Quarterly. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-23302-004
Multisyllabic word-reading instruction with and without motivational beliefs training for struggling readers in the upper elementary grades: A pilot investigation. (2017). Toste, J. R., Capin, P., Vaughn, S., Roberts, G. J., & Kearns, D. M.. The Elementary School Journal. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-23302-004
Leveraging Volunteers: An Experimental Evaluation of a Tutoring Program for Struggling Readers. (2016). Jacob, R., Armstrong, C., Bowden, A. B., & Pan, Y.. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 9(1), 67–92. https://doi.org/10.1080/19345747.2016.1138560
Reading Recovery: An Evaluation of the Four-Year i3 Scale-Up. (2016). May, H., Sirinides, P. M., Gray, A., & Goldsworthy, H.. CPRE Research Reports. https://repository.upenn.edu/cpre_researchreports/81/
Effects of data-based instruction for students with intensive early writing needs: A randomized control trial. (2015). Jung, P. G.. https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/174862
Examining the efficacy of Burst:Reading literacy intervention . (2015). Pappas, S., York, A., Wang, Y., & Richards, K.. https://charts.intensiveintervention.org/intervention/toolGRP/b72b5683944c3bf5
The Results of a Randomized Control Trial Evaluation of the SPARK Literacyeracy Program. (2015). Jones, C. J. . UVM Education. https://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/FR_BoysGir…
Mobilizing volunteer tutors to improve student literacy: Implementation, impacts, and costs of the Reading Partners program . (2015). Jacob, R. T., Armstrong, C., & Willard, J. A. . MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/publication/mobilizing-volunteer-tutors-improve-student-li…
Catch Up® Literacyeracy: Evaluation report and executive summary. (2015). Rutt, S., Kettlewell, K., & Bernardenelli, D.. London: Education Endowment Foundation. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED558735.pdf
Rapid Phonics: Evaluation report and executive summary. (2015). King, B., & Kasim, A.. London: Education Endowment Foundation. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED581293
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
Intensive Reading Remediation in Grade 2 or 3: Are There Effects a Decade Later?. (2014). Blachman, B. A., Schatschneider, C., Fletcher, J. M., Murray, M. S., Munger, K. A., & Vaughn, M. G.. Journal of Educational Psychology, 106(1), 46–57. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0033663
TextNow Transition Programme: Evaluation report and executive summary. (2014). Maxwell, B., Connolly, P., Demack, S., O’Hare, L., Stevens, A., & Clague, L. (2014). London: Education Endowment Foundation. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266599371_TextNow_Transition_Programme…
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
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of Time to Read, a Volunteer Tutoring Program for 8- to 9-Year-Olds. (2013). Miller, S., & Connolly, P.. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 35(1), 23–37. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23356968
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
A one-to-one programme for at-risk readers delivered by older adult volunteers. (2013). Fives, A., Kearns, N., Devaney, C., Canavan, J., Russell, D., Lyons, R., Eaton, P., & O’Brien, A.. Review of Education. https://doi.org/10.1002/rev3.3016
The Gender Effects of a Foster Parent-Delivered Tutoring Program on Foster Children’s Academic Skills and Mental Health: A Randomized Field Trial. (2013). Marquis, R.. Thesis, Université d’Ottawa / University of Ottawa. https://doi.org/10.20381/ruor-3093
Efficacy of the Leveled Literacyeracy Intervention System for K–2 urban students: An empirical evaluation of LLI in Denver Public Schools. (2013). Ransford-Kaldon, C. R., Ross, C. L., Lee, C. C., Sutton Flynt, E., Franceschini, L. A., & Zoblotsky, T. A.. Memphis, TN: Center for Research in Educational Policy.. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Study/85470