Bryan Hemberg is a nationally recognized expert in standards, assessment, and evaluation, serving as Senior Director of Assessment Implementation. With more than 20 years of experience in education policy, measurement, and program evaluation, he leads the development of innovative assessment solutions and conducts rigorous evaluations that inform policy decisions at state and federal levels.
Baron Rodriguez is a nationally recognized expert in the fields of data integration, privacy, security, responsible/ethical artificial intelligence use, and data governance, particularly within the context of collaborative research involving multiple agencies. His expertise is sought after by public organizations, for whom he provides guidance on creating, designing, and safeguarding their data infrastructures, as well as maintaining the confidentiality of the information they handle.
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.
Researchers are identifying effective methods to improve how English Learners are reclassified to English proficient.
In this Q&A, PCCD Chairman Lt. Governor Austin Davis and WestEd’s Director of Justice Technical Assistance, Lori Toscano, discuss the PA Peace Alliance’s impact on community violence intervention, the importance of state investment, and the power of cross-sector collaboration.
Jason Snipes is an expert in applied education research with over 27 years of experience. He has led multiple large- and small-scale RCTs, quick…