Publications by Barbara Hillaker

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January 1, 2017
Charles Smith, Ph.D., Ravi Ramaswamy, Katie Helegda, Barbara Hillaker, Ph.D., Poonam Borah, and Stephen Peck, Ph.D.

This paper describes implementation and outcomes for QIS in school-based summer learning programs in multiple cities.

January 25, 2016
Charles Smith, Gina McGovern, Stephen C. Peck, Reed Larson, Barbara Hillaker, and Leanne Roy

This technical report describes methodology and findings for (1) best-practice SEL standards, (2) validation of a suite of SEL performance measures for use in QIS, and (3) performance benchmarks for out-of-school time programs focused on building SEL skills with vulnerable children/youth.

January 1, 2016
Charles Smith, Gina McGovern, Reed Larson, Barbara Hillaker, and Stephen C. Peck

The guidebook describes SEL standards and organizational and curriculum features for a set of eight exemplary SEL programs.

January 1, 2012
Charles Smith, Samantha Hallman, Barb Hillaker, Samantha Sugar, and Gina McGovern

This report describes the process of development of the STEM supplement to the Youth Program Quality Assessment and preliminary reliability and validity evidence based on data collected during The Afterzone Summer Scholars program sponsored by the Providence After School Alliance (PASA).