UPSTART Program Evaluation Year 10 Results

This technical report presents the evaluation results of the UPSTART program for the 2018-2019 academic year, specifically focusing on Cohort 10, which included 14,125 preschool students. The report aims to document the program's impact on early literacy skills and its implementation across Utah. It outlines the program's objectives, which include providing home-based early education to children from lower-income families. The findings indicate that students who utilized the UPSTART program showed significant improvements in literacy outcomes compared to their peers who did not participate. Key metrics such as graduation rates, usage hours, and literacy achievement scores are discussed. The analysis also examines the long-term effects of the program on students' literacy as they transition into elementary school, particularly through first-grade assessments. The report concludes with recommendations for enhancing the program and future evaluations to ensure continued effectiveness.