Contents Introduction What is SBR? SBR & the Components Component I Component III Component VII Component VIII Component X Component XI SBR & Models State (SEA) Responsibilities Local (LEA) Responsibilities

Under the new legislation, local education agencies (LEAs) are required to design and submit comprehensive programs that address 11 components and are grounded in scientifically based research or have strong evidence of effective practice and proven methods. Particularly, the program must integrate proven strategies for teaching and learning rooted in scientifically based research or proven practices that have been successfully replicated. The program must have been found, through scientifically based research, to significantly raise student achievement, or have strong evidence that the program will accomplish these results.

There is no scientifically based research on the interplay of the various CSR components or their impact as a whole (Component XI). There is more rigorous evidence available on specific reading, math, and science strategies (Component I), and some strong evidence on some of the CSR models that are often implemented to support a school's CSR program in various areas. In terms of the other components, schools will likely have to rely on other evidence, including standards of professional practice, and other reports of professional best practices, to plan their programs.

A draft of the complete federal guidance for administering and applying for CSR funds, including other LEA responsibilities, is available at http://www.ed.gov/programs/compreform/legislation.html.