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6+1 Trait® Writing Institute for Trait Presenters

This advanced institute is for trait-experienced literacy coaches, teacher leaders, administrators, and curriculum coordinators wishing to conduct their own in-district, 6+1 Trait trainings. Participants should have already taken a 6+1 Trait Writing workshop and have used the 6+1 Trait Writing model in the classroom.

What Does the Research Say about Acceleration Options for Gifted Students?

The Ask A REL Reference Desk provides education stakeholders from the Northwest region with prompt, authoritative, and customized answers to research and policy questions. On a regular basis, we share our responses to questions from the field.

What Educators Should Know About Bullying in Their School

Join REL Northwest for this free webinar on what schools should know about bullying. Concern about school bullying has skyrocketed due to its harmful effects on the academic learning and well-being of our students. Yet a majority of teachers and educational support professionals report that they lack adequate training to identify and respond to bullying situations.

A Closer Look at the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

An introductory module that will assist teachers, administrators, and leaders of kindergarten through high school in building an understanding of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics.

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Professional Development for K–8 Educators

Take action now! It’s time to start preparing for the implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). With common assessments set to roll out in the 2014–2015 school year, districts can ease the coming transition by beginning the implementation process now.

What Research and Resources Are Available for Teachers of Multigrade or Combination Classrooms?

The Ask A REL Reference Desk provides education stakeholders from the Northwest region with prompt, authoritative, and customized answers to research and policy questions. On a regular basis, we share our responses to questions from the field.

Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Vocabulary and Comprehension Practices—Workshop Resources

Resources from a “Bridge Event” designed to connect researchers, policymakers, and practitioners—held on May 31, 2011, in Anchorage, Alaska

Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Vocabulary and Comprehension Practices

In collaboration with the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, this Bridge Event focused on the research-based practice guide Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Classroom and Intervention Practices, published by the Institute of Education Sciences.

Student Reported Overt and Relational Aggression and Victimization in Grades 3–8
Student Reported Overt and Relational Aggression and Victimization in Grades 3–8

This REL Northwest report analyzes survey data collected from a sample of students in grades 3-8 to learn more about aggression, victimization, and approval of aggression among elementary and middle school students.

Helping Students Meet the Reading Common Core State Standards in History/Social Studies and the Sciences

Education Northwest, in collaboration with the Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center, is pleased to invite you to the third in a series of webinars on the Common Core State Standards.