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Volunteer Leadership Center Offers Online College Courses
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The Volunteer Leadership Center (VLC) at Education Northwest has developed three online college courses with academic credit recommendations from the American Council on Education.


Research Alliances Central to REL Northwest Work
Research Alliances Central to REL Northwest Work

In January, Education Northwest began carrying out its ninth consecutive contract serving Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington as the regional educational laboratory for the Northwest.


Professional Development in 2012 Targets Improved Writing Instruction
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The 6+1 Trait Writing team at Education Northwest will offer several institutes in the first part of 2012, beginning with two introductory institutes in January.


Education Northwest Wins Its Ninth Consecutive REL Contract
Education Northwest Wins Its Ninth Consecutive REL Contract

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Education Northwest a five-year, $28.5 million contract to serve as the regional educational laboratory (REL) for the Northwest.


Leadership Institute Focuses on Equity
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Education leaders from throughout Oregon will gather December 13 at Marylhurst University for the Oregon Leadership Network’s fall institute on Networking for Equity: Examining Policy, Practice, and Evidence.


Study Finds Comprehensive Centers Build State Capacity for School Improvement
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As states grapple with implementing the goals and priorities of the ESEA, a new study validates the effectiveness of the national network of Comprehensive TA Centers in providing high-quality, useful, and relevant support.


Optimizing Support to Low-Performing Schools Through School Support Teams
Optimizing Support to Low-Performing Schools Through School Support Teams

In the Northwest and across the nation, states are using school support teams (SSTs) to provide intensive and sustained support to schools identified as in need of improvement.


Webinars Address Literacy, School Turnaround, Bullying
Webinars Address Literacy, School Turnaround, Bullying

A number of free webinars on various high-interest topics are being offered in December. Visit the event page of each of the professional development opportunities to learn more and register.