Summer Reading Program Study

OMB Clearance Request---Appendix B

[Supporting Materials]{.smallcaps}

December 2008

Prepared For:

Institute of Education Sciences

United States Department of Education

Contract No. ED‑06‑CO‑0017

Prepared By:

Regional Educational Laboratory---Southwest

Edvance Research, Inc.

9901 IH‑10 West, Suite 700

San Antonio, Texas 78230

\(210\) 558‑1902

\(210\) 558‑1075 (fax)

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[DATE]{.mark}

[Name, Title]{.mark}

[District Name]{.mark}

[Street Address]{.mark}

[City, State Zip Code]{.mark}

Dear [Dr. XXX]{.mark},

The Regional Education Laboratory -- Southwest (REL Southwest) run by
Edvance Research, under the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S.
Department of Education, is embarking on an exciting new research study.
We are currently in the process of recruiting districts to participate
in a **2009 Summer Reading Program (SRP) study for low-income,
struggling readers** between their 3^rd^ and 4^th^ grade years.
Participation in this program is **absolutely free** for qualified
districts.

Potential benefits of the SRP include the following:

-   Opportunity for students to **offset summer learning loss**

-   Opportunity to **increase students' reading comprehension**

-   **Eight free books** provided to each participating student

-   **Research evidence** based on student performance

-   Publicity and recognition for district as an **elite research
    partner**

-   **Compensation** for time and data collection activities

Enclosed is a 1-page flyer that provides more details about our SRP.
Also, feel free to log on to our website at
<http://www.edvanceresearch.com/> and click on "Research
Partnerships/Opportunities" on the left side of the page to learn more
about this program and REL Southwest.

I would very much appreciate an opportunity to talk with you about this
study to discuss the benefits of your district's possible participation
in this SRP. Participation is limited, so if you are interested, please
contact me at (210) 558-4122 or <llogan@edvanceresearch.com> so that we
can further discuss the SRP, determine your district's eligibility, and
reserve your spot in this important program.

Best regards,

Laural Logan-Fain, Ph.D.

Market Research Director/Recruitment

REL Southwest at Edvance Research, Inc.

9901 IH-10 West, Suite 700

San Antonio, TX 78230-2252

\(210\) 558-4122

Responses to this data collection will be used only for statistical
purposes. The reports prepared for this study will summarize findings
across the sample and will not associate responses with a specific
district or individual. We will not provide information that identifies
you or your district to anyone outside the study team,

except as required by law.

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[DATE]{.mark}

Laural Logan-Fain, Ph.D.

Director of Market Research/Manager of Recruitment

REL Southwest at Edvance Research

9901 IH-10 West, Suite 700

San Antonio, TX 78230

Dear Dr. Logan-Fain,

Formal permission is granted to REL Southwest at Edvance Research to
conduct the following study in [XXX]{.mark} Independent School District
for the 2009/10 school year: *Summer Reading Program for Low-Income
Students* (SRP)*.*

We look forward to working with REL Southwest on this significant
research initiative. The following xx schools will be participating in
this project:

[School Name]{.mark} [School Name]{.mark}

[School Name]{.mark} [School Name]{.mark}

[School Name]{.mark} [School Name]{.mark}

[School Name]{.mark} [School Name]{.mark}

Our district liaison throughout the duration of the study will be
[DISTRICT CONTACT NAME & TITLE]{.mark}. [DISTRICT CONTACT NAME]{.mark}
can be reached at [(000) 000-0000]{.mark} or by email at
[[administratorXX@DISTRICTISD.org]{.mark}](mailto:administratorXX@DISTRICTISD.org).

Sincerely,

[DISTRICT CONTACT NAME]{.mark}

[TITLE]{.mark}

[DISTRICT NAME]{.mark}

[STREET]{.mark}

[CITY, STATE, ZIP]{.mark}

Responses to this data collection will be used only for statistical
purposes. The reports prepared for this study will summarize findings
across the sample and will not associate responses with a specific
district or individual. We will not provide information that identifies
you or your district to anyone outside the study team, except as
required by law.

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| Edvance Research, Inc. 9901 IH-10 West, Suite 700                     |
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| San Antonio, Texas 78230                                              |
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| Phone (210) 558-1902 ● Fax (210) 558-1075                             |
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| [www.edvanceresearch.com](http://www.edvanceresearch.com/)            |
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