WestEd Insights / research and innovations
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Learning from the Field: Trauma-Informed Practices Q&A (Part Two)
How can educators and early care providers best attend to children affected by trauma? In part two of our Q&A, WestEd’s Natalie Walrond shares more key takeaways from interviews with experts.
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Actionable Principles of Formative Assessment
Read an excerpt from Using Formative Assessment to Enhance Learning, Achievement, and Academic Self-Regulation, written by Heidi Andrade and WestEd's Margaret Heritage.
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Meaningful Classroom Talk: Supporting English Learners’ Oral Language Development
Aida Walqui and Margaret Heritage present six guidelines for promoting quality interactions for English learners and clarify common misconceptions about language learning.
News
Events
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Program for Infant/Toddler Care Trainer Institute: San Diego, CA
Event Date: January 6, 2019
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WestEd Will Present at the Learning Forward 2018 Annual Conference
Event Date: December 1, 2018
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Join WestEd Researchers at the 2018 American Society of Criminology Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
Event Date: November 14, 2018
Making a Difference / WestEd in action
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Science Teaching and Learning: When Teachers Learn, Students Succeed
Studies show Making Sense of SCIENCE professional learning improves teacher knowledge and transforms science classrooms.
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Reading Apprenticeship: A Legacy of Positive Outcomes in Literacy
Multiple independent studies show the core Reading Apprenticeship model improves teacher practice and student learning.
Featured Initiatives
WestEd’s National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) helps states transform their systems to improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. Learn More
The WestEd Justice & Prevention Research Center focuses on high-quality research to identify solutions that promote positive community and school environments. Learn More
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