Research & Evaluation
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The Beaverton School District Arts for Learning (A4L) Lessons Project, An Investing in Innovation (i3) Development Grant: Student Impact Findings from Years 1, 2, and 3
Read the findings of WestEd's study of the Arts for Learning (A4L) Lessons supplemental literacy curriculum.
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Change in Practice in Maryland: Student Learning Objectives and Teacher and Principal Evaluation
Learn how principals and teachers are responding to Maryland's educator evaluation system.
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The Achievement Progress of English Learner Students in Arizona
Read a snapshot of the academic progress of English learner students in Arizona from 2006/07 through 2011/12.
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Identifying and Supporting English Learner Students with Learning Disabilities: Key Issues in the Literature and State Practice
This Regional Educational Laboratory West (REL West) report aims to help policymakers develop procedures for identifying, assessing, and placing English learner students who may or may not have learning disabilities.
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Opening a Gateway to College Access: Algebra at the Right Time
This research brief examines three recent REL West studies that shed important light on policies and practices that affect student success in algebra and preparation for higher-level math courses.
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The Effects of the Elevate Math Summer Program on Math Achievement and Algebra Readiness
Can summer middle school math programs improve student math achievement and readiness for algebra content? Read the key findings of this randomized controlled trial.
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Taking Stock of Common Core Math Implementation: Supporting Teachers to Shift Instruction – Insights from the Math in Common 2015 Baseline Survey of Teachers and Administrators
What do California educators think about their district's implementation of the Common Core math standards? Read the findings.
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Evaluation of the TechSF Workforce Innovation Partnership
Read WestEd's evaluation of TechSF, designed to meet the evolving needs of San Francisco's employers and job seekers in the booming technology field.
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Evaluation of the Expository Reading and Writing Course: Findings From the Investing in Innovation Development Grant
Does the Expository Reading and Writing Course have a positive impact on the reading and writing skills of 12th graders as measured through the English Placement Test? Find out in this evaluation report produced by WestEd.
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What Further Research is Needed on Restorative Justice in Schools?
This report summarizes recommendations about future research and evaluation needs that would advance the understanding of restorative justice in U.S. schools.
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Underuse of Title VII Funding for Indian Education in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah
Some schools and districts have not been accessing federal Title VII funds for which they are eligible, potentially resulting in American Indian/Alaska Native students missing out on programs targeted to their needs. Find out why in this report.
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Silicon Valley ALLIES Innovation Initiative Evaluation Report
Read WestEd's evaluation findings of a Silicon Valley (CA) Collective Impact workforce initiative designed to prepare adult English learners for family sustaining careers.
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Moving the Needle: Data, Success, and Accountability for Workforce Programs
Learn why California's community colleges are changing how they measure the success of career technical education programs.
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Evaluation Brief: Implementation and Outcomes of Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports, 2011–2014
States, school districts, and schools across the country are increasingly implementing multi-tier systems of support (MTSS) to improve outcomes for all students. Kansas is no exception.
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Implementation and Outcomes of Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports: Final Evaluation Report 2014
Implementation of multi-tier system of supports has grown rapidly in Kansas and is a key strategy for turning around low-performing schools in the state.
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