WestEd Insights / research and innovations
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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.
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Learning From the Field: Trauma-Informed Practices
How can educators and early care providers best attend to children affected by trauma? In this Q&A, WestEd’s Natalie Walrond shares key takeaways from interviews with experts.
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WestEd i3 Evaluations Meet Evidence Standards
A recent report found that three WestEd grant evaluations conducted as part of the Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund were implemented according to What Works Clearinghouse evidence standards.
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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Join WestEd Researchers at the 2018 American Society of Criminology Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
Event Date: November 14, 2018
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Join WestEd at the 2018 CERA Annual Conference
Event Date: November 12, 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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