We make it easy to find research-based practices.

Our mission is to translate research-based practices into practical tools to improve classroom instruction.

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  Data-Driven Improvement

  Learn more about how to use data and impel improvements at the school and classroom levels.
  
  •  Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools
  •  Response to Intervention in Primary Grade Reading
  •  Response to Intervention in Elementary-Middle Math
  •  Using Student Achievement Data to Support Instructional
  Decision Making
  
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  Quality Teaching

  Make classroom instruction in all grades and subjects more effective using research-based practices.
  
  •  How to Organize Your Teaching
  
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  Literacy

  Improve literacy instruction for your students.
  
  •  Preschool Language and Literacy
  •  Improving K-3 Reading Comprehension
  •  Teaching Literacy in English to K-5 English Learners
  •  Response to Intervention in Primary Grade Reading
  •  Adolescent Literacy
  
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  Math and Science

  Learn how to implement recommendations from the National Math Panel or target equity issues.
  
  •  Encouraging Girls in Math and Science
  •  National Math Panel: Critical Foundations for Algebra
  •  National Math Panel: Major Topics of School Algebra
  •  Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for K-8
  •  Response to Intervention in Elementary-Middle Math
  •  Improving Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4 Through 8
  
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  Comprehensive Support

  Build a broader array of academic and social supports to increase student success.
  
  •  Dropout Prevention
  •  Reducing Behavior Problems in Elementary School Classrooms
  •  Increased Learning Time: Beyond the Regular School Day
  •  Helping Students Navigate the Path to College
  
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  Early Childhood

  Start students out right through essential practices in the preschool years.
  
  •  Preschool Language and Literacy
  

Content for each practice is organized into four areas:

• Practice Summary
  Gain an overview of a practice & see the issues it addresses.
• Learn What Works
  Understand the research base behind the practice.
• See How It Works
  Access examples of schools engaged in these practices.
• Do What Works
  Use examples of tools to improve your own practice.