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CSR Practitioner's Guide to SBR - How Does SBR Relate to the Components?

The federal CSR program identifies 11 components as the basis for a comprehensive program. Those applying for federal CSR funds must design a program to address all components.

Components one and eleven specifically focus on SBR. The first component concentrates on the instructional strategies that are part of a comprehensive school reform program. The research on instructional strategies includes some empirical and other high-quality research. Component eleven requires that schools' CSR programs demonstrate that the strategies they have selected have evidence of effectiveness, both individually and as an integrated set of practices. The resources for component eleven include "best available" evidence and reports reflecting professional judgment.

For components three (professional development), seven (parental involvement), eight (technical assistance), and ten (reallocation of resources), CSR planners and implementers will rely on the best research available as the basis for their proposal. The resources for these components represent quasi-experimental research, best practices, standards, or other professional wisdom. For the remainder of the components, schools must focus on their individual, local, and state needs.

For overall guidance on the federal CSR Program and SBR, see Appendix C of the CSR Program office's Non-Regulatory Program Guidance.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/compreform/guidance/appendc.pdf

Guidance on specific components is listed below.


Resources on Specific Components:

Component I: Instructional Strategies (Including Reading, and Math & Science)

Component III: Professional Development

Component VII: Parental Involvement

Component VIII: External Support and Assistance

Component X: Coordination of Resources

Component XI: Strategies to Improve Academic Achievement