The Observation Protocol for Teachers of English Learners (OPTEL) tool is helping ensure a more equitable, standardized process for reclassifying English Learners as English proficient, affecting the academic supports they receive. Learn more about the tool and how it can help instructors and communities beyond the reclassification process.
A WestEd report, Pre-Referral Processes in California State Preschool Programs (CSPP): How Practitioners Decide to Refer Multilingual Children for Special Education Evaluation, presents findings from a research study designed to better understand current pre-referral practices in the CSPP.
Tatia Davenport, CEO of the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), discusses the future of school business in California and shares insights from the first comprehensive survey of California school business executives in nearly 25 years.
In this first of a five-part Q&A series, WestEd’s Data Integration Support Center (DISC) team talks about data integration and the mission behind their work.
In 2023, the Leading Voices and Budgeting for Equity podcasts delved into crucial issues that are top of mind for educators.
The webinars featured in this Spotlight are designed to support educators in addressing some of the challenges faced in school communities around the nation.