Evaluation of the STAR Training Initiative
and the Applicability of Its Content for Texas Adult Basic Education

by Kenneth L. Appelt, Donna Mancuso, and San Juanita Garcia (July 2009)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Full Report in PDF (359KB)

Introduction and Background

Purpose of Study

Research Questions
Rationale and Significance of the Study
Review of the Literature
Methodology
Study Participants

Programs Participating in the STAR Institute

Overview of the STAR Institutes
Data Collection

Findings

Pre-Training Survey
Post-Training Survey

Recommendations

Alignment of STAR with Other State Initiatives

References

Appendix A - Pre-Training Assessment

Appendix B - Post-Training Assessment

Appendix C - Letter from STAR Participant