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March 2009 E-newsletter

Below is a listing of our archived monthly e-newsletters. You can view the resources we mentioned in each issue by clicking on the link or Search Resources to find any resource from an e-newsletter or event.

  1. Coherence in Statewide Systems of Support

    The Center on Innovation and Improvement (CII) recently released a report that draws on some of the lessons learned and best practices from the center’s work with various comprehensive centers striving to help states improve the functioning of their systems of support for districts and schools.

    The report also uses the results from a national survey of school improvement directors conducted by CCSSO and CII across all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Finally, a case study of Ohio's decade-long efforts to develop a coherent, streamlined, and efficient system of support provides a firsthand account of work one state is carrying out to support student learning.

  2. Closing the Expectations Gap 2009

    Achieve, Inc. has released its annual report on the progress of high school reform efforts in all 50 states. The report tracks efforts to set expectations for high school graduates that are aligned with the demands of college and careers and shows progress in a majority of states toward making the high school diploma more meaningful--particularly in the area of standards. The report details the number of states that have raised standards and adjusted their graduation requirements, the status of states' P–20 data, and assessment and accountability systems to support the college- and career-ready agenda.

  3. Conversations with Practitioners: Current Practice in Statewide RTI Implementation: Recommendations and Frequently Asked Questions

    The Center on Instruction recently published a document describing eight states' efforts to implement RTI. A planning meeting with representatives from each of the eight participating states and their respective Regional Comprehensive Centers was held in March 2008. Participants identified important implementation considerations and recommended technical assistance strategies related to the implementation of RTI at the state level. This document summarizes the findings from the meeting. In addition, a series of frequently asked questions about state-level RTI implementation is interspersed throughout the document.

  4. Implementing Response to Intervention: Practices and Perspectives from Five Schools—Frequently Asked Questions

    The Center on Instruction has produced a document describing implementation of RTI at five schools across the country, with particular focus on instruction and the use of effective practices. A "frequently asked questions" (FAQ) format is used, with answers based on the collective experience of the five schools (three elementary, one intermediate, and one middle school) that are implementing elements of RTI, including evidence-based instruction, progress monitoring, structures for regulating the intensity of intervention, and professional development.

  5. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Opportunities and Strategies to Advance Teacher Effectiveness

    The National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality's (TQ Center) latest TQ Research & Policy Update newsletter highlights key funding streams in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that support improvements in educator quality. The newsletter also includes research strategies and relevant resources for states to consider as they bid for and utilize these funds.

  6. Northwest Education Recovery Clearinghouse

    Education Northwest has created the Northwest Education Recovery Clearinghouse. This web-based clearinghouse provides information and assistance about the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as it applies to schools and districts in Northwest states. In addition, the site seeks to assist decision makers as they navigate choices about how to use the funds, with the overarching principle that they should make sound investments with lasting benefit to the community. The site seeks to help Northwest educators and policymakers navigate the opportunities and regulations that come with this stimulus package and focuses exclusively on the needs of agencies, policymakers, and practitioners in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The Clearinghouse website will be continuously updated to stay current on the latest developments.

  7. Education Department: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

    The U.S. Department of Education's web page providing information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is now available. ARRA provides approximately $100 billion for education, creating an opportunity to save hundreds of thousands of jobs, support states and school districts, and advance reforms and improvements that will create long-lasting results for students and the nation.

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