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A-Z List of Free SEDL Publications

Below is a list of SEDL publications available free online. There are additional publications available in the SEDL Store, where SEDL lists the publications available for sale.

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Early Language Learning Programs: Reaping the Benefits, Facing the Challenges: LOTE CED Communiqué - Issue 4 (2001) This newsletter describes the types of early language learning programs that currently exist, and provides a rationale for implementing a language immersion model.

Easing the Transition from PreK to Kindergarten: What Schools and Families Can Do to Address Child Readiness (2005) This strategy brief discusses the importance of school-family connections in ensuring a successful transition from PreK to Kindergarten.

Education Renewal Zones: Increasing Partnerships and Sharing Resources for School Improvement (2006) SEDL staff conducted a multiyear evaluation of the ERZ initiative in eight sites across the state of Arkansas. The evaluation included both formative and summative data collection and reporting functions. The primary goals of the evaluation were to document the context in which the ERZ initiative takes place in each site, the implementation of the initiative according to the guidelines specified in the legislation, and the short- and long-term outcomes resulting from the implementation of the initiative. SEDL collaboratively developed a program logic model that was used to identify qualitative and quantitative outcome measures to be monitored as the initiative is implemented.

Educator Exchange Resource Guide (1999) This guide is for teachers and administrators interested in participating in or beginning their own teacher exchange program with another country.

Emerging Issues in School, Family, & Community Connections (2001) This research synthesis highlights critical areas of work in family and community connections with schools where clarification, agreement, and further development are needed.

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Engaged Discoverers: Kids Constructing Knowledge with Technology (1999) This video depicts K-12 classrooms in 16 schools throughout the Southwest where a variety of technologies are supporting student-centered approaches in the classroom. Originally recorded in 2000, the video may not demonstrate modern technologies that are now commonplace.

Engaging Families at the Secondary Level: What Schools Can Do to Support Family Involvement (2005) This strategy brief discusses strategies for successful family involvement at the middle school and high school levels.

Enhancing Data Use and Quality to Shape Education Policy: (Insights on Education Policy, Practice, and Research, Number 18) (2005) In this issue of Insights, SEDL investigated state education data in four states to determine whether research can be conducted to find answers to education resource and student performance policy questions. This issue highlights study findings that policymakers will find informative in efforts to meet standards and data effectively.

Español para el hispanohablante (2001) This publication is designed to aid Spanish teachers in adapting standards-based instruction to the particular needs of native-speaker classes.

Evaluation of Educator Professional Development Programs Implemented at the Regional and Local Levels Final Report (2006) SEDL, Gibson Consulting, Academic Information Management, Inc., and two other firms evaluated the statewide teacher training activities funded through the Texas Student Success Initiative, which encompassed the Texas Reading, Mathematics, and Science Teacher Academies. SEDL conducted a literature review of best practices in professional development; expert reviews of academy training materials and resources; and surveys to ascertain how teachers perceived the training and if they were implementing the strategies in the classroom.

Evaluation of Texas A&M University System's Support Activities Related to Limited English Proficient Student Success Initiative, Cycle 1 Grants (2006) SEDL conducted a 3-year evaluation study of the Texas A&M University System's online English as a second language (ESL)/bilingual professional development and LEP campus support services. The study used expert reviews to determine the quality and effectiveness of the professional development; surveys of teachers and administrators at grant-funded campuses to determine the extent to which teachers are implementing the ESL/bilingual teaching strategies; and site visits, focus groups, and interviews to determine the progress made in the development and completion of the deliverables.

Evaluation of the Texas High School Completion and Success Grant Initiative, Cycle 2 Final Report (2007) SEDL and its partners, Gibson Consulting and Academic Information Management, Inc., conducted an evaluation study to determine the degree to which THSCS grant funds have been implemented by grantees to support high school student retention and increase graduation rates and access to higher education. SEDL coordinated and conducted site visits, surveys, and best practices research and served as quality assurance on all project deliverables.

Evaluation of the Texas High School Completion and Success Grant Initiative, Cycle 2 Interim Report (2007) SEDL and its partners, Gibson Consulting and Academic Information Management, Inc., conducted an evaluation study to determine the degree to which THSCS grant funds have been implemented by grantees to support high school student retention and increase graduation rates and access to higher education. SEDL coordinated and conducted site visits, surveys, and best practices research and served as quality assurance on all project deliverables.

Examination of Resource Allocation in Education: Connecting Spending to Student Performance (2003) This research study investigated the relationship between resource allocation and student performance.