Ensure Positive Outcomes for Students With Disabilities

Discover new approaches in AI, leadership, and strategy at WestEd’s one-day conference. Connect with fellow leaders, exchange ideas, and build a network that inspires growth and wellness. Join us in Tinley Park, Illinois, on November 6th. Let’s lead and thrive together!

Dr. Tracy A. Huebner, Director of Special Programs and Initiatives at WestEd’s Center for Economic Mobility, discusses the documentation of the first year of the Youth Mental Health Corps, which bridges mental health and workforce gaps for young people.

Discover how Selma Middle School in rural North Carolina overcame high turnover and stagnant performance to become a “School to Watch,” offering lessons on trust, teamwork, and sustainable improvement.

Access expert support and collaborative research that turns evidence into practical solutions. WestEd researchers help local education agencies tailor research, find funding, and translate insights into strategies to improve teaching, decision-making, and student outcomes—at no cost.

WestEd’s Johanna Barmore and Melissa Strand share how the VITAL Collaboration™ framework transforms professional learning communities (PLCs) into engines of inquiry-driven continuous improvement—and how any school or district can get started.

Cecelia Leong of Attendance Works and Rebeca Cerna of WestEd share insights and strategies on tackling chronic absenteeism, highlighting California’s progress and practical steps to improve student attendance and engagement.