American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences
Project Title
For planning of the Adolescent Learning Technical Assistance Center
Date
Jun. 04, 2020
Duration
12 months
Description
There is a growing body of neuroscience and cognitive science research focused on how students learnduring their formative adolescent years. The science of adolescent learning and development illuminates key lessons for how to craft developmentally responsive learning environments that more effectively support student success, such as the importance of fostering sustained positive relationships and scaffolding instructional practices. However, this knowledge has not yet been broadly disseminated into the education field nor translated into practical recommendations that educators and leaders can enact. American Institutes of Research (AIR) is partnering with the Forum for Youth Investment to plan the Adolescent Learning Technical Assistance Center (ALTAC) to support educators to apply the science of adolescent learning and development at the state, district, and school levels. With Corporation support, AIR will convene the ALTAC advisory group, develop long-term implementation and funding plans for the center, and conduct a scan of relevant existing resources related to the science of adolescent learning and development.
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Project Title
Toward review of the Children First Initiative
Date
Dec. 04, 2008
Duration
25 months
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Project Title
For a descriptive study of the Alabama Reading Initiative
Date
Oct. 09, 2003
Duration
26 months