Program Description

"Champion of IDEAS is a rigorous, research-based language development program designed for middle and high school English learners at all levels of language proficiency. The program integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing with major content areas to prepare students for success in mainstream academic classes taught in English." There are three "Levels" to this program. Red Level is for Beginning-Early Intermediate English learners, Blue Level is for Intermediate English learners, and Yellow Level is for Early-Advanced English learners.

Cost

Components are sold separately. Prices vary by print vs digital format.

Intended Population

• ELL

Grade

• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Small group
• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Yes

Accelerated Learning

• Yes

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

One case study conducted by the publisher at a high school implementing the program found that the school reported high levels of student engagement and improved oral language skills. Their analysis showed that 86% of all students experienced an increase in their scale scores on a language proficiency exam (ACCESS exam) post-implementation. No peer-reviewed research was found in a literature review. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support this program's efficacy at this time.

Study Citations

Ballard & Tighe (2019). Champion of IDEAS English Language Development Program Case Study- Rome High School, GA. 2018-2019 Academic Year Summary Report. https://www.ballard-tighe.com/championcasestudyrome/championcasestudyrome.pdf

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence