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Refining Statewide School Accountability Systems: Lessons From Innovative State Approaches Under ESSA
This report explores how states are expanding and refining school accountability systems beyond ESSA, highlighting innovative approaches and case studies that connect policy, practice, and improved student outcomes.
California Infant–Toddler Learning and Development Foundations (Second Edition)
The second edition of California’s Infant–Toddler Learning and Development Foundations provide research-based guidance on birth-to-3 progression across 4 key domains that describe the competencies infants and toddlers typically attain in the first 3 years of life.
Building Effective Assessment Systems Aligned With LEA Teaching and Learning Goals
Learn about the key elements of coherent and effective assessment systems and how local education agency (LEA) leaders can align these systems with their vision for teaching and learning.
Advancing Math Instruction and Family Engagement in Early Childhood
Discover research-based strategies and practical tools for early childhood educators to boost young children’s math development through effective instruction and family engagement.
Effective Assessment Systems That Support Positive Outcomes for Students With Disabilities
Explore how to design supportive, coherent, and effective assessment systems that support positive outcomes for students with disabilities. Learn more about evidence-based strategies and practical tools to ensure assessments are aligned with curricula, standards, and your district goals to drive meaningful learning for all learners.
Amplifying Student Agency and Learning Through Formative Assessment
Explore the roles leaders, coaches, and teachers play that nurture student agency and build collaborative learning environments through daily formative assessment routines.
What Leaders Need to Know About Science Assessments
Districts across the country are adopting assessments to improve student outcomes. But what are the ingredients that transform a test into an instrument for strengthening…
WestEd Perspectives Collection
A curated collection of WestEd Perspectives pieces — these thought leadership pieces offer timely, research-informed analysis and actionable recommendations for state and local policymakers, education leaders, and practitioners on the most urgent and complex issues in education and human development.
Responsive, Respectful, and Relationship-Based Approach to Infant and Toddler Care
Discover the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) approach—an approach that places responsive caregiving at the heart of building strong relationships with infants and toddlers and their families.
Nurturing the Whole Child: Supporting Early Learning Approaches That Meet the Needs of All Children
Explore how a whole-child approach and the expertise of educators can create meaningful, supportive experiences for children with disabilities, their families, and the educators themselves.
