http://www.centerforcsri.org/ Your source for news about school improvement and The Center for CSRI. en-us Copyright 2009 The Center for CSRI Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:01:01 CDT http://www.centerforcsri.org/images/csri-logo.jpg http://www.centerforcsri.org/ 200 45 The Center for CSRI offers, research, tools, and technical support to help schools and districts determine the right path to reform. http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=616&Itemid=2 Facing the Future: Financing Productive Schools is the final report on the School Finance Redesign Project from the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington. The report is the synthesis of a six-year applied research study of the U.S. K-12 public school finance system. The authors found the school finance system’s expenditures were not tied to results, or to students' needs, and that the current system works against the efficient use of resources to promote student learning. The report offers state officials five suggestions for redesigning a school finance system that links resources and results. http://www.crpe.org/cs/crpe/download/csr_files/pub_sfrp_finalrep_nov08.pdf Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST csri@learningpt.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=40 January 9 – 11, 2009 St. Louis, MO A three-day institute sponsored by Webster University’s School of Education, Meeting the Instructional Needs of Underachieving African-American Students: An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (K-8) , will offer instructional strategies to assist under-performing students using culturally and linguistically responsive teaching (CLR). For more information: Phone (323) 756-9330 E-mail: info@culturallyresponsive.org Brochure: http://www.culturallyresponsive.org Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:01:01 CST info@sedl.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=40 January 22 – 24, 2009 San Francisco, CA Technology, Reading & Learning Diversity (TRLD) is hosting an annual conference, Opening Doors to Universal Learning , which offers keynote and featured speakers, and interactive sessions. Topic strands include assessment and accountability, differentiated instruction, English Language Learning (ELL), Response to Intervention (RtI), among others. For more information: Phone: (888) 594-1249 E-mail: trld@donjohnston.com Web site: http://www.trld.com/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:01:01 CST info@sedl.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=615&Itemid=2 The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and MDRC report, The Enhanced Reading Opportunities Study: Findings from the Second Year Implementation , provides findings from the Enhanced Reading Opportunities (ERO) study of two supplemental literacy programs – Reading Apprenticeship Academic Learning (RAAL) and Xtreme Reading, used for struggling ninth-grade readers. The report discusses the impact of the two interventions and describes the implementation of the programs in the second year of the study. The study found that the supplementary literacy programs improved student reading comprehension test scores. A comparison of the first and second year study findings is provided. http://www.mdrc.org/publications/503/full.pdf Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST csri@learningpt.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=614&Itemid=2 This issue brief from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) at the U.S. Department of Education, Expectations and Reports of Homework for Public School Students in the First, Third, and Fifth Grades , looks at children’s homework experiences as they progress through the elementary grades. Using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K), the study follows a cohort of students using follow up data from 2000, 2002, and 2004. The authors found that reading and mathematics homework increased as the students progressed through the elementary grades, and the number of parents who reported their children doing homework 5 or more times a week also increased. A difference in the amount of time spent on homework was evident in schools with higher percentages of minority students and in reports from the parents of minority students. http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/2009033.pdf Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST csri@learningpt.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=612&Itemid=2 The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southeast has released a report as part of the Issues & Answers series, Preparing Teachers in the Southeast Region to Work with Students with Disabilities , examines elementary school teachers preparedness to work with students with disabilities. The study randomly selected 36 colleges and universities in the six states in the Southeast region and collected course materials, including syllabi, and conducted interviews with department chairs. The researchers found that disability is frequently associated with diversity in core courses and mission statements. Disability content is integrated into teacher preparation programs by embedding disability content in required courses, with half of the schools investigated also incorporating disability content in fieldwork experiences. http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/southeast/pdf/REL_2008065_main.pdf Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST csri@learningpt.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=611&Itemid=2 The Toolkit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities is a collaboration of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), and the Institute for Education Sciences (IES) to provide support for policymakers, schools, and families to ensure all students with disabilities receive a quality education. The toolkit includes reports on large-scale assessment, technical assistance products and resources in assessment, instructional practice, behavior, and accommodations. A glossary of key issues related to participation of students with disabilities in standards-based assessments is included. A collection of resources written for parents are provided to assist their efforts to work with schools and become active and informed participants in supporting their children’s education. http://www.osepideasthatwork.org/toolkit/index.asp Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST csri@learningpt.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=610&Itemid=2 The School Finance Redesign Project at the University of Washington’s Center on Reinventing Public Education has released Funding Student Learning: How to Align Education Resources with Student Learning Goals , a report from the National Working Group on Funding Student Learning. The report analyzes education finance systems to determine if they support national learning goals, and what kind of finance systems support student learning. The report states integrating educational resources and student learning is a key element to realigning policy and practice to support national leaning goals. The authors recommend a framework for educators and administrators to encourage resource deployment in support of ambitious student learning goals. http://www.crpe.org/cs/crpe/download/csr_files/pub_sfrp_wrkgrp_oct08.pdf Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST csri@learningpt.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=40 February 25-28, 2009 Salt Lake City, UT The Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of American is hosting their annual conference featuring keynote speakers, topical workshops, professional preparation workshops, research poster sessions, and table talk for teacher sessions. Conference strands include evidence-based practices, assessment and evaluation, instruction, cultural diversity, technology, and professional preparation. For more information: (412) 341-1515 E-mail: info@LDAamerica.org Web site: http://www.ldaamerica.org/conference/index.asp#pdf Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:01:01 CST info@sedl.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=40 February 12-14, 2009 Denton, TX The Center for Parent Education and the International Sociological Association’s Committee on Family Research are collaborating to host the International Conference on Parent Education and Parenting. The three-day interdisciplinary conference will feature keynote speakers in parenting and family support, interactive workshops, topical symposia, and research to practice sessions. Workshop sessions include topics on improving student achievement and parent involvement, building school-parent relationships in special education, and early literacy. For more information: Phone: (888) 662-7457 E-mail: parenting@unt.edu Web site: http://www.cpe.unt.edu/conferences/about.php Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:01:01 CST info@sedl.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=40 February 20-22, 2009 San Diego, CA The Reaching At-Promise Students Association in conjunction with the School for Integrated Academics and Technologies are hosting a national conference. This three-day event is relevant to teachers, administrators, and other professionals who work with at-promise students. The event will include keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops on topics including Response to Intervention (RtI), building leadership capacity, and creating learning communities. The event will also provide time for networking and collaboration. For more information: Phone: (800) 871-7482 E-mail: info@siatech.org Web site: http://www.atpromiseconference.org/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:01:01 CST info@sedl.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=40 February 19-21, 2009 San Francisco, CA The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) is hosting their National Conference on Education. The conference is designed to provide tools and share best practices for educational leaders in K-12 school systems. The conference will offer keynote and session speakers, panel and roundtable discussions, leadership institutes, interactive workshops, and other networking opportunities.  For more information: Phone: (866) 229-3691 E-mail: aas091.attendee@experient-inc.com Website: http://www.aasa.org/nce/content3.cfm?ItemNumber=10358 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:01:01 CST info@sedl.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=40 March 13-16, 2009 Orlando, FL The annual conference of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Learning Beyond Boundaries , will offer general and distinguished lecture sessions, special feature and research sessions on professional development and educational leadership. Pre- and post-conference institutes will be offered on differentiated instruction, instructional design, and academic coaching. For more information: Phone: (800) 933-2723 E-mail member@acsd.org Web site: http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.9f45bc8553f12b1abfb3ffdb62108a0c/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:01:01 CST info@sedl.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=40 April 4-7, 2009 San Diego, CA The annual conference of the National School Boards Association, Face the Challenge, Be the Solution will provide resources to help improve effective leadership for public education among administrators. The conference will feature prize-winning author Toni Morrison as the keynote speaker. The three-day conference will include topical sessions, workshops, programming for general and specialized strands, and networking opportunities, including a 5K run/walk along the San Diego waterfront. For more information: Phone: (800) 950-6722 E-mail: conference@nsba.org Web site: http://www.nsba.org/conference/index.cfm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:01:01 CST info@sedl.org (Center for CSRI) http://www.centerforcsri.org/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=40 February 19-22, 2009 San Antonio, TX The National Association of State Title I Directors is sponsoring the National Title I Conference, Mission Possible , designed to allow district, state, and classroom staff to further their knowledge about programs and policies. The conference is focused on three themes: student instructional support, No Child Left Behind, and shared leadership for school improvement. The Conference will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions and distinguished school panels. For more information: Phone: (800) 256-6452 E-mail: titlei@aplusevents.com Web site: http://www.nationaltitleiconference.com/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:01:01 CST info@sedl.org (Center for CSRI)