Research/Evaluation Report

New Teacher Alliance Research

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With support from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession formed the New Teacher Alliance in 2006. In collaboration with Washington State's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, seven school districts and two educational service districts committed to improve their practice in five areas of teacher induction: hiring, orientation, mentoring, professional development and assessment of teacher learning.  Read more »

Author: 
CSTP
Date Published: 
August, 2010

Teacher Reduction in Force

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Author: 
Margaret L. Plecki, Ana M. Elfers and Matthew Finster
Date Published: 
March, 2010

Research Report: Building Systems of Support for Classroom Teachers Working with Second Language Learners

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This report examines the assistance and support classroom teachers receive to work effectively with linguistically diverse students.  Read more »

Author: 
University of Washington College of Education & CSTP
Date Published: 
October, 2009

Teachers Count:Support for Teachers Work in the Context of State Reform

Teachers are the central agents of change in the movement towards the highquality education system that so many desire in Washington State.  Read more »

Author: 
University of Washington - Knapp, Elfers, Plecki, Loeb and Zahir
Date Published: 
August, 2005

Teaching Math in Washington’s High Schools: Insights from a Survey of Teachers in High Performing or Improving Schools

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A Report Prepared for The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Improving student performance in mathematics is the focus of considerable attention in Washington state. Most agree that improving mathematics teaching and support for mathematics instruction is key, but there is a lack of consensus on how best to accomplish these goals. This study, commissioned by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, provides Washington educators and policymakers with information regarding the nature and context of mathematics teaching in Washington high schools.  Read more »

Author: 
University of Washington College of Education and CSTP
Date Published: 
June, 2007

Teacher Leadership Research - Fostering Leadership

Fostering Leadership: Insights from National Board Leadership Grants delves into three leadership cases resulting from Washington Initiative leadership grants.

Author: 
Inverness Research Associates
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