This book presents new and enhanced assessment techniques and elaborates on an advanced problem-solving model for use in educational evaluation and planning with diverse populations. Special features include reproducible forms guiding decision making about the reintegration of students from special to general education
Evidence should drive all aspects of the education system. The Evidence Advocacy Center’s (EAC) short-term and long-term goals are designed to address the U.S. education crisis by:
- Dramatically increasing the proper implementation of evidence-based resources.
- Transforming education into a mature, evidence-based profession.
To achieve these goals, EAC will collaborate with and leverage the existing resources of well-known organizations focusing on the use of evidence and serves as a clearinghouse to connect states, districts, schools, educator preparation programs, and parent advocates to curated, trustworthy resources. The EAC also collaborates with a consortium of states to advance evidence-based licensure, accreditation, continuing education, and accountability.
Finally, the EAC will convene a consortium of states to identify and promote comprehensive, evidence-based certification, licensure, accreditation, continuing education, and accountability for the U.S. educational system.
Founded in 2015, the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to improve education policy and practice. LPI seeks to advance evidence-based policies at the local, state, and federal levels that support empowering and equitable learning for each and every child. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, LPI works with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others to strengthen the education system from preschool through college and career readiness.
The Center's mission is to provide technical assistance to states and districts and disseminate information about progress monitoring practices proven to work in different academic content areas (Gr. K-5).
PISA is a triennial international survey that evaluates education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students.