September 2014 Awards


GORT, MILEIDIS
EHE College Department: Teaching and Learning
Project Title: Writing for English language learners (WELLs): Exploring writing instruction and outcomes
Project Dates: 09/09/2014 – 08/31/2017
Anticipated Total Award Amount: $1,420,910
Project Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences, US Department of Education
Project Abstract: The ability to write well is a foundational skill necessary for success at school and beyond; however, English language learners (ELLs) consistently perform at lower levels in writing than proficient English speakers. Little is known about how best to improve the writing performance of ELLs. In this project, the research team aims to explore two key malleable factors that have the potential to improve ELLs writing outcomes – the quality of sheltered instruction which is designed to provide additional support for ELLs and the quality of writing instruction. Researchers will investigate the relationship between instruction and both narrative and persuasive writing among Latino students in fourth grade. The researchers will also investigate potential differences in these relationships for students with different levels of English and Spanish language and literacy proficiency. Additional information is available on the IES website.

JULIAN, DAVID; Mahlman, Robert; Ross, Melissa
EHE College Center: Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE)
Project Title: e-OMJ evaluation recruitment project
Project Dates: 09/02/2014 – 06/30/2015
Anticipated Total Award Amount: $107,628
Project Sponsor: Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

MAHLMAN, ROBERT
EHE College Center: Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE)
Project Title: Career field technical content standards FY15
Project Dates: 08/15/2014 – 06/30/2015
Anticipated Total Award Amount: $100,000
Project Sponsor: Ohio Department of Education
Project Abstract: The purpose of this project is to create content standards for Ohio’s career-technical education programs. For FY2015, CETE is creating the standards for the Family and Consumer Sciences program area. The project involves planning and coordinating work with subject matter experts to develop a structure and framework for content standards; summarizing labor market and economic trend data; identification and review of existing state and national content standards and incorporating those into the content standards document; developing a data base for pertinent documents; conducting a Business Futuring Panel meeting; developing written standards with input from subject matter experts; and implementing a system for public review and comment. For further information, contact the Project Manager, Alicia Willis.

PAUL, PETER
EHE College Department: Teaching and Learning
Project Title: Preparation of orientation & mobility specialists: 2014-2015
Project Dates: 07/01/2014 – 06/30/2015
Anticipated Total Award Amount: $177,174
Project Sponsor: University of Dayton
Project Abstract: This funded grant supports 10 students to become orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists by August 2015. This project is in its fifth year of support and, thus far, a total of 20 students have graduated. Eighteen of these students have passed the national licensure test and have obtained ODE licensure. Seven additional students will graduate by the end of Fall semester 2014.

ZIRKLE, CHRISTOPHER;
EHE College Department: Educational Studies
Project Title: CTE teacher preparation and retention FY15
Project Dates: 08/21/2014 – 06/30/2015
Anticipated Total Award Amount: $138,000
Project Sponsor: Ohio Department of Education
Project Abstract: This project, funded through the Ohio Department of Education, was awarded to facilitate outreach to over 50 Ohio school districts to provide for the maintenance and growth of teacher education programs in career and technical education in the Department of Educational Studies.