REL-NEI and education research news and events http://relnei.org/relneirss.xml Join REL-NEI's research team at 12 p.m. on Dec. 15 as they present findings and implications from a three-year study that examined whether offering an online Algebra I course to “algebra-ready” (AR) grade 8 students enrolled in schools that don't typically offer Algebra I would impact their algebra knowledge and future mathematics coursetaking patterns. Fri, 2 Dec 2011 18:04:30 EST http://relnei.org/events.upcoming.Online_Algebra_RCT_Findings_12.15.2011.php How can we improve reading and literacy in young children? Here are some evidence-based resources that address this tough topic. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:20:17 EST http://www.relnei.org/issues.php?issueid=8 During this time of state and district budget cuts, the Reference Desk has received many requests for information about the impact of class size on student achievement. The week's Digest highlights some of the resources our researchers found. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:47:07 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-11-11.php This webinar with early literacy expert Dr. Tim Shanahan will present research and strategies specifically targeted at developing language and literacy skills at the preschool level. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 18:50:38 EST http://www.relnei.org/events.upcomingevents.Cross-RELwebinar_Preschool_Literacy_10.25.2011.php This week's Reference Desk offers some evidence-based resources on accessing kindergarten readiness. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 18:48:52 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-09-30.php This week's Reference Desk Digest offers resources that explore how social media can affect students' learning and teachers' training. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:28:43 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-09-16.php This week, the REL-NEI Reference Desk presents research on effective elements of magnet schools as well as key elements that attract students and parents to magnet schools. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:01:09 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-08-26.php Rural communities often have limited resources and expertise to support the effective use of student achievement data to drive instructional decision-making. Join REL-NEI at 3 p.m. EDT on September 13th to learn about research-based recommendations to improve data-driven decision making. Register today. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:20:39 EST http://www.relnei.org/events.upcomingevents.PCWebinar_DDDM_PG_ruralSchools_09.13.2011.php This week's Reference Desk Digest explores the effects of teacher induction programs on teacher quality and efficacy. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:36:36 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-08-12.php As colleges and universities increasingly turn to part-time faculty for student instruction, the REL-NEI Reference Desk offers some research reports that examine the impact of different types of faculty on student outcomes. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:17:07 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-07-15.php Browse evidence-based resources that explore various models and strategies for turning around low-performing schools. Fri, 1 Jul 2011 12:38:45 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-07-01.php To help educators and policymaker seeking effective strategies to improve math instruction, REL-NEI has compiled a list of evidence-based federal resources. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:24:18 EST http://www.relnei.org/issues.php?issueid=7 This week’s Reference Desk Digest examines federal and state regulations for speech and language testing for English Language Learner students. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:08:25 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-06-10.php This week's Reference Desk Digest provides evidence-based resources on the impact of math teachers' educational backgrounds on their students' math achievement. Fri, 27 May 2011 13:12:52 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-05-27.php Dr. Timothy Shanahan of the Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago presents five evidence-based recommendations for improving reading comprehension in pre-kindergarten though third grade. Fri, 20 May 2011 17:05:57 EST http://www.relnei.org/events.webinararchives.PCWeb_EarlyReadingComp_04.26.2011.php Read this week's Reference Desk Digest to learn about research-based resources that examine special education programs and practices in urban settings. Tue, 17 May 2011 15:36:00 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-05-13.php Join REL-NEI researchers as they present findings from a newly published Issues & Answers Report that examines how student and school factors are associated with Maine High School Assessment test scores in reading, writing, math, and science. Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:35:44 EST http://www.relnei.orgevents.upcoming.webinarMaine_HS_Assessment_2011-03-08.php This week's Reference Desk Digest provides evidence-based resources on the critical issue of providing effective and appropriate professional development to educators in rural communities. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:02:46 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-02-18.php English language learners are frequently misidentified as having learning disabilities. This week's Reference Desk Digest offers evidence-based resources to help educators properly distinguish between learning disabilities and English language acquistion problems among ELLs. Wed, 9 Feb 2011 10:07:57 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-02-04.php The current edition of EdEvidence: Issues presents REL and IES resources and research that address rural education issues. Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:41:58 EST http://www.relnei.org/issues.php?issueid=6 This week's Reference Desk Digest shares research on the impact of Postive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) on student academic achievement. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:00:23 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2011-01-28.php This week's Reference Desk Digest looks at the research on Middle and Early College programs. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:50:20 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2010-12-17.php This week’s Reference Desk Digest looks at interdisciplinary curriculum models for elementary and middle school students. Researchers identified resources that focus specifically on music or the arts and the integration of these topics across the curriculum. Across the resources, findings indicate a range of positive outcomes associated with interdisciplinary curricula. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:49:27 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2010-12-10.php A high percentage of U.S. students lack conceptual understanding of fractions, which limits their ability to solve problems with fractions and apply computational procedures involving fractions. View a December 2 webinar that introduces five evidence-based recommendations from the new Institute of Education Sciences Practice Guide: “Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade.” Thu, 9 Dec 2010 12:58:03 EST http://www.relnei.org/events.webinararchives.policychallengesWeb_fractions_12.02.2010.php This week’s Digest provides examples of recent state legislation focused on truancy and a resource on state definitions of truancy and habitual truancy. Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:53:36 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2010-12-03.php Don't miss articles on recently published research reports, Policy Challenges Conferences, technical-assistance projects, the REL-NEI Governing Board, and upcoming webinars. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:30:33 EST http://www.relnei.org/newsletters.php?nlid=28&nlapno=1 The REL-NEI Reference Desk has found evidence-based resources that examine the appropriate age for children to begin academic testing. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:28:50 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2010-11-19.php Want to learn more about response to intervention. Check out research on RTI in this just published EdEvidence: Issues. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:26:49 EST http://www.relnei.org/issues.php?issueid=5 This interactive webinar introduces math teachers and educators in the Northeast and Islands Region to the new Institute of Education Sciences Practice Guide “Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade.” Co-author Dr. Francis “Skip” Fennell reviews the critical issues around effective fractions instruction and presents the research base supporting the guide’s five recommendations to improve students’ learning of fractions. Fri, 5 Nov 2010 17:01:31 EST http://www.relnei.org/events.upcomingevents.policychallengesWeb_fractions_12.02.2010.php This week's Reference Desk Digest presents a variety of resources and research in support of community engagement in schools, including school-community partnerships, parent involvement, and student service learning. Fri, 5 Nov 2010 16:59:47 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2010-11-05.php The Reference Desk offers resources on why principals enter or leave the profession. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:20:54 EST http:///www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2010-10-29.php The Regional Educational Laboratory Rural Working Group invites education stakeholders to a webinar on research-based information on postsecondary access and success for rural students. The webinar introduces the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Practice Guide “Helping Students Navigate the Path to College: What High Schools Can Do.” Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:37:34 EST http://www.relnei.org/events.upcoming.ruralpostsecondaryAccess.php This week’s Referenc Desk Digest addresses whether school choice impacts the composition of student populations (such as minority students, students with disabilities, and students with low socioeconomic status) in schools. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:21:32 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2010-10-22.php This week, REL-NEI's Reference Desk Digest explores how to effectively teach ELLs. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:32:20 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2010-10-15.php "Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade" presents five recommendations to improve students’ understanding of fractions. "Improving Reading Comprehension in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade" recommends five specific steps that teachers, reading coaches, and principals can take to help young readers. Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:08:38 EST http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/publications/practiceguides/ This week's Reference Desk Digest examines the effects of multi-age classrooms and groups on student achievement. Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:37:49 EST http://www.relnei.org/referencedesk.2010-10-01.php