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How Teacher Collaboration Transforms Learning for English Learners 

Discover how the power of collaborative lesson inquiry cycles can enhance teacher expertise and improve outcomes for English Learners in secondary math classrooms.

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Beyond the Report: How One School District Brought Curriculum Review Findings to Life 

Discover how Tolleson Union High School District partnered with WestEd to review curriculum, strengthen instruction, and turn educator and student feedback into meaningful improvements for teaching and learning.

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Improving Professional Learning Communities With VITAL Collaboration™: Q&A With WestEd Experts

Discover how WestEd experts use VITAL Collaboration™ to transform PLCs into sustainable, inquiry-driven engines of continuous school improvement.

Johanna Barmore Melissa Strang Q&A
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Why Family Engagement Matters for Literacy Success

Strong readers and writers often develop their literacy skills at home before entering formal education. Explore how schools can enhance literacy by linking family practices with classroom instruction.

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Lessons From a Rural School’s Path to Renewal 

Discover how Selma Middle School in rural North Carolina overcame high turnover and stagnant performance to become a ‘School to Watch,’ offering lessons on trust, teamwork, and sustainable improvement.

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Supporting Multilingual Learners in Disciplinary Literacy

Explore common questions educators ask about translanguaging: what it means, how it supports the development of disciplinary literacy, and how to use it strategically to support academic success for Multilingual Learners. 

Literacy at WestEd Blog Series - Amanda Nabor, Annette Gregg, Lyn Westergard
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Addressing Teacher Shortages Through In-House English as a Second Language Certification 

Learn how in-house ESL certification programs can help address the national teacher shortage while equipping educators to better support Multilingual Learners through meaningful, collaborative professional development.

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Driving Student Achievement Through Meaningful Family Collaboration 

Strengthening the bridge between home and school can help children develop foundational skills, stay engaged, and grow into confident learners. Across grade levels, practical tools…

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Transformative Family Engagement: How Charter Schools Can Lead the Way

Discover how charter schools can drive improvement and innovation by developing a family engagement plan that supports both families and educators.

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From Reflection to Action: Summer Professional Learning to Help Schools and Districts Improve Outcomes for Multilingual Learners With Disabilities  

Silvia DeRuvo and Cerelle Morrow from WestEd propose questions for educators of Multilingual Learners with disabilities to consider as they reflect on the past school year and prepare for the future.

Summer 2025 Professional Learning