"Bestimation": Using basic calculators in the numeracy classroom

2007
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Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators

Algebraic Thinking in Adult Education

2010
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Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators

From Ghost Systems to Host Systems via Transformation Zones

2012
This policy brief focuses on the convergence of advances in implementation, organization change, and system reinvention science and practice towards effective and efficient changes in large education and human service systems.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers

Implementing Literacy Programs to Improve Student Achievement

2012
This policy brief focuses on the development of an implementation infrastructure that encourages teachers to use education innovations and evidence-based practices in their daily interactions with students.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers

Coalition Building: A Tool for Improved Community Literacy

2012
This policy brief focuses on the lesson learned and common challenges encountered by five cities during the Coalition Building initiative.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers

Technical Assistance to States on Performance-Based Funding: Final Project Report

2010
This report profiles the twelve states that received targeted TA under the Technical Assistance to States on Performance-Based Funding initiative.
Administrators and Program Managers
Policymakers

Supporting the Use of Data through Professional Development

2010
This resource guide, developed by the American Institutes for Research, highlights four states’ efforts in integrating NRS-related professional development on data use into their accountability and professional development systems.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
Professional Developers
State Leaders

Eight Smooth Steps: Solid Footwork Makes Evaluation of Staff Development Programs a Song

2003
This article explores a step-by-step strategy for conducting an evaluation that can provide the evidence needed to make critical decisions about improving staff development programs for the benefit of teachers, administrators, and students.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers
Adult Educators

Program Improvement: Using the Equipped for the Future Approach to Quality

2004
Equipped for the Future (EFF) is a standards-based approach to reform in the adult literacy education system. This handbook is designed to help community-based organizations that provide adult education to improve their program quality. The handbook identifies four phases of program improvement and includes tools and other resources to support the process.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers

Persistence: Helping Adult Education Students Reach Their Goals

2007
This resource focuses on persistence and the author provides a synopsis of research, studies, findings, and implications for national, state, and local adult education practitioners.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
Professional Developers
State Leaders