Teaching Math to Young Children focuses on five evidence-based recommendations based on children ages 3 through 6 who are enrolled in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten programs. This Institute of Education Sciences (IES) guide highlights three common themes: Early math instruction should include multiple content areas; Developmental progressions can help guide instruction and assessment; and Children should have regular and meaningful […]
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Needs Assessment Guidebook: Supporting the Development of District and School Needs Assessments
This resource prepared by the State Support Network provides guidance for state and local leaders around conducting a need assessment, the first step in the continuous improvement process required by the Every Student Succeeds Act. The document describes research-based components of a needs assessment, including data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative identification of improvement needs. The resource next describes how […]
Evidence-Building Opportunities Under ESSA: How States Can and Should Generate Evidence to Drive Better Outcomes for Students
This document from Chiefs for Change and Results for America is written to help state education agencies better understand opportunities associated with the implementation of the evidence requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The resource provides an overview of the requirement and offers guidance for states. Guidance is offered by describing opportunities for states, key actions they can […]
An SEA Guide for Identifying Evidence-Based Interventions for School Improvement
This resource from the Florida Center for Reading Research is designed to support state education agency (SEA) teams evaluate the evidence base of interventions, select those with strong evidence, and provide guidance to local education agencies on how to conduct this process. This document is particularly helpful for SEA staff supporting schools in need of Comprehensive and Targeted Support and […]
Logic Models for Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation: Workshop Toolkit
This document from REL Northeast provides a guide for facilitators to build the capacity of audiences on logic model purpose, elements, and steps to develop for the purpose of program evaluation. The first section of this document outlines a proposed two-hour session which uses a case study approach to introduce logic model basics, including its key elements. The second part […]