SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, & STATE EDUCATION SYSTEMS Putting Equity at the Center — Q&A with WestEd's Rose Owens-West

SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, & STATE EDUCATION SYSTEMS REL West Research Digest: Timely Research-Based Responses to Pressing Education Questions

Through the national Ask A REL network, the REL West Reference Desk produces quick turnaround memos in response to questions from the field about any number of education topics. Learn more about this free service.

TEACHERS & LEADERS
Teacher Evaluation and Professional Learning: New Research

This REL Northeast & Islands study helps to illustrate the need for greater coherence between teacher evaluation and teacher professional learning. Download the report to read the research findings and more.

SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, & STATE EDUCATION SYSTEMS Using Federal Education Formula Funds for School Turnaround Initiatives: New Resource

State education agency leaders and staff can consult this new handbook to help districts and schools maximize federal formula funds to support school turnaround efforts.

EARLY CHILDHOOD Development & Learning, and stem
First-Graders' Math Knowledge Increases with PBS KIDS' ODD SQUAD: New Research

WestEd research shows that content from the PBS KIDS' ODD SQUAD series helps children from low-income families boost their knowledge of numbers and operations, and algebraic thinking. Read the new research report.

SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, & STATE EDUCATION SYSTEMS Talent and Turnaround: Support for Systemic Change — New Event

Join the Center on School Turnaround to help launch the Equitable Access and School Turnaround Professional Learning Network. June 15-17, Houston, TX. Learn more.

STANDARDS, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY American Indian/Alaska Native Students & the New Standards

Learn how the Common Core State Standards could impact American Indian/Alaska Native students and how to implement the standards to increase college and/or career success for this student population. Download the report.

STANDARDS, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY Common Core State Standards & Site-Based Teacher Learning Structures

What does site-based, lesson-focused teacher professional learning in the Common Core era look like? Read about the experiences of four school districts, including lessons learned and plans for the future.

SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, & STATE EDUCATION SYSTEMS Enhancing the Effectiveness of Education Systems at All Levels

From improving education outcomes to assisting in/supporting school transformation, WestEd partners with schools, districts, and state education agencies to build capacity and create highly effective learning organizations.

Visit our Schools, Districts, & State Education Systems page to learn about our services, research, and resources.

AGENCY NEWS WestEd Celebrating 50 Years

A National Science Foundation study found that students whose teachers participated in WestEd's Making Sense of SCIENCE training outperformed their peers by 40 percent. Read about this and more WestEd historical milestones on our Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence page.

In addition, download WestEd 2015 Year in Review and read about our agency's impact over the past year.

Data Literacy for Educators — Making It Count in Teacher Preparation and Practice: 30% Discount!

Designed for schools of education, professional developers, and school districts, this new resource illustrates how data can be used to improve teacher practice at all levels of professional growth. Order your copy today.

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