This report summarizes the findings across two case studies conducted as part of WestEd’s evaluation of the California Statewide Early Math Initiative (CAEMI). The case studies aimed to understand the planning and implementation of professional learning and coaching in local communities. They also examined changes in educators’ math knowledge, confidence, and teaching practices.
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Video: Supporting Black students’ excellence
Teachers and administrators in Wisconsin’s Racine Unified School District are implementing several strategies to improve educational outcomes for Black students. This video connects these strategies with a REL Midwest research review of promising practices educators can use to support Black students.
Tool for Assessing the Health of Research-Practice Partnerships
Research-practice partnerships (RPPs) provide structures and processes to help bridge education research and practice and ultimately improve student outcomes. This tool from the W.T. Grant Foundation provides guidance on formatively assessing the health of an RPP in collaboration with partnership members. Aligned to the most commonly cited framework for assessing RPPs.
Facilitating Professional Learning Communities that Support Struggling Readers Who are English Learners in the Southwest
This infographic provides an overview of the REL Southwest’s Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Facilitator’s Guide for supporting English learners who need extra support with reading instruction. This resource aligns with the What Works Clearinghouse, Institute of Education Science’s Practice Guide, Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle Schools. Get a sneak preview of the PLC […]
Principles for High-Quality, Standards-Aligned Professional Learning
This document presents three principles for the design of high-quality professional learning aligned to student standards: Professional learning must be “content-focused,” “teacher- and student-centered,” and “instructionally relevant and actionable.” Achieve the Core developed the principles based on a review of the literature, empathy interviews, and feedback from partner organizations.