Literacy and language arts
SRI Education works to improve how students learn to read and write, particularly for early learners and students in special populations. Our researchers study and evaluate instruction; develop and validate literacy assessments; and support online learning. We have a strong focus on teacher development and supporting English learners, students with disabilities, and low-literacy adults.
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Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) — Appalachia
REL Appalachia partners with educators and leaders to engage in change-oriented research and provides support for regional decisions about education policies, programs and practices.
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College, Career, and Community Writers Program Evaluation
The National Writing Project’s (NWP) College, Career, and Community Writers Program (C3WP) is designed to improve students’ argument writing through intensive teacher professional development, instructional resources, and formative assessment.
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Evaluation of the Midwest Expansion of the Child-Parent Center Education Program
Funded by an Investing in Innovation (i3) validation grant from the U.S. Department of Education, SRI conducted an independent evaluation of the Midwest Expansion of the Child-Parent Center (CPC) Program using a quasi-experimental design.