Scientifically Based Research — U.S. Department of Education– Pg 1

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, calls for the use of “scientifically based research” as the foundation for many education programs and for classroom instruction.

On February 6, 2002, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Susan Neuman hosted a seminar where leading experts in the fields of education and science discussed the meaning of scientifically based research and its status across various disciplines. Below is the transcript of the seminar.

• Welcome and Introduction
  Susan B. Neuman, OESE Assistant Secretary

• What Is Scientifically Based Evidence? What Is Its Logic?
  Valerie Reyna, OERI

• The Logic and the Basic Principles of Scientific Based Research
  Michael Feuer and Lisa Towne, National Research Council

• Research
  Stephen Raudenbush, University of Michigan

During the second half of the morning, experts discussed the implications of scientifically based research on different areas in the field of elementary and secondary education.

• Math Education and Achievement
  Russell Gersten, University of Oregon

• Implications for Scientific Based Evidence Approach in Reading
  Eunice Greer, Reading Consultant

• Safe and Drug-Free Schools
  Judy Thorne, Westat

• Comprehensive School Reform
  Becki Herman, American Institutes of Research

Submitted Papers

• The Logic of Scientific Research, Valerie Reyna
• The Logic and the Basic Principles of Scientific Based Research, Michael Feuer and Lisa Towne
• Research, Stephen Raudenbush