CSTP Research

CSTP's research focuses on understanding teaching and learning in Washington's classrooms with the intention of using that understanding to advocate for changes in policy and practice that would assure quality teaching. Recognizing the complexity of this challenge, CSTP is in the process of using existing data sources and creating new tools to describe:

• The quality of teaching (the interaction between teachers and the students in their classrooms)

• The quality of the teaching force (the skills and knowledge teachers bring to the classroom)

• The quality of support for teachers' work (how school districts and the state help)

While much of CSTP's research is supported by philanthropy, agencies and organizations also contract with CSTP. Clients include the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), the Washington State Board of Education (SBE) and school districts.

Use the drop down menu below to sort our research by topic. To search all the content on our website, use the search bar located on the top right of the page.