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Assessment Accommodations for English Language Learners
Read the research behind this Regional Educational Laboratory West (REL West) study investigating the effects of assessment accommodations on standardized test scores and test score validity for English learners.
Formative Assessment Policies, Programs, and Practices in the Southwest Region
Researchers examined policies and programs in five Southwest Region states, suggesting a range of strategies to support the development and use of formative assessments.
Math Pathways & Pitfalls Lessons for K-7 Students: Improving Mathematics Achievement for English Learners
This study is testing the effectiveness of WestEd's Math Pathways & Pitfalls instructional materials on improving student performance in mathematics and academic language development.
Quality Teaching for English Learners Research Study
Read about this experimental study on WestEd's Quality Teaching for English Learners project.
Reading Apprenticeship® Classroom Study Linking Professional Development for Teachers to Outcomes for Students in Diverse Subject Area Classrooms
Do students, including English learners, benefit from Reading Apprenticeship® instruction? Read this research study to find out.
Understanding Science and the Academic Literacy of English Learners
REL West researchers are testing the effectiveness of WestEd's Understanding Science teacher professional development program.