Doing What Works (DWW), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, is seeking proposals for Implementation Awards designed to strengthen implementation of research-based practices through DWW. Awards will be used to integrate DWW resources into professional learning or school improvement support processes that support integration of evidence-based education resources into their daily work.
Access the RFP and download the required forms from the awards webpage at www.wested.org/dww. Proposals are due December 17, 2010. For additional information, email dww@wested.org or call Kacey O’Kelly at (415) 615-3111.
Eligible: States, districts, intermediate service organizations, networks of schools or institutions of higher education with established capacity to deliver professional development, inquiry groups or other improvement processes that could incorporate DWW resources.
Timeline: Awards will be announced by January 14, 2011. Projects to be completed and reported by August 2011.
Award Size: $15,000 to $75,000
Awards Granted: Approximately 15
DWW is an online library of media, tools, and other resources to help educators learn about and implement recommendations from practice guides published by the Institute of Education Sciences.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Tips & Trends of the Heartland AEA Print & Production Services
Click here for a flyer that details the many different Print & Production services we provide. See what fun ideas your teachers could use to brighten the classroom or encourage students to do their best! During Winter Break, we will have limited Print & Production staff on hand. Please inform your staff to keep this fact in mind when submitting their Print & Production requests. If possible, school staff should send in job requests by the second week of December to ensure orders will be completed by the time school is back in session.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Resources from WestEd for supporting English Language Learners
SchoolsMovingUp is a WestEd initiative designed to help schools and districts address the challenge of raising student achievement. In an interactive Web format, SchoolsMovingUp offers resources to help education professionals make sound decisions and take action in their school reform efforts. To find out more about upcoming webinars and resources to support English Language Learners, please click here.
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