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Learning Progressions in Mathematics
Cosponsored with the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dr. Jere Confrey is a Senior Research Fellow and Joseph D. Moore Distinguished Professor at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation in the College of Education at North Carolina State University. Dr. Confrey was appointed by the National Governors Association to the Common Core Standards Validation Committee, 2009–2010, and served as a member of NCTM's Research Committee, 2007–2010.
New and Experienced Teachers in a School Reform Initiative: The Example of Reading First
REL Northwest completed a study comparing the experiences and perceptions of new and experienced teachers in 235 schools in six western states (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming) that have adopted the Reading First school reform initiative. Using previously collected data from surveys and interviews, the study considers four areas of the reform initiative for bringing all K–3 students up to grade level in reading by grade 3: instructional coaches, teacher collaboration, use of student assessment data, and support for reform.
How State and Federal Accountability Policies Have Influenced Curriculum and Instruction in Three States: Common Findings from Rhode Island, Illinois, and Washington
Published by the Center on Education Policy (CEP), this report looks at how classroom practices in Rhode Island, Illinois, and Washington State have been influenced by state accountability policies and NCLB. The report examines how teachers and administrators have responded to increased accountability and pressure to meet state standards.
OSPI Federal Stimulus Package Q&A: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction developed this website answering common questions about ARRA funds and how they might be used in the state.
Washington Office of Public Instruction's Response to Intervention (RTI)
The Washington Office of Public Instruction's Response to Intervention page contains links and documents to RTI resources specific to the state of Washington as well as links to general information from various internet sites.
Washington State OSPI RTI Summit - Webinar
Provided an opportunity for SEA staff to learn about tools, resources and a process for assisting school teams to reflect upon their implementation practices utilizing the school level NASDSE blueprints
Evaluating RTI Initiatives Webinar
Webinar intended for SEA staff and others involved in the evaluation of the RTI initiative in the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming
Statewide Systems of Support: Meeting the Challenges of Restructuring
A Regional Symposium for SEA representatives from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming co-sponsored by the NWRCC and the Alaska Comprehensive Center.
