Resources for Families and Educators
With the disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing to daily life, educators and caregivers face new challenges. Weāve added a section to ourĀ Student Behavior BlogĀ dedicated to sharing practical information and tools to help support children, families, and educators navigate their ānew normalā.Ā
Check back frequently as we will be adding resources daily.
Visit the COVID-19 Resources page on our Student Behavior Blog
The Latest News
Supporting Postsecondary Transitions During COVID-19
Join REL Appalachia at SRI International and our partners on May 14, 3:00 ā 4:00 p.m. EDT for a virtual chat on strategies and considerations for supporting students in preparing for postsecondary transitions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adopting Open Educational Resources Can Help Students
As colleges adjust to potential expanded distance learning in the fall, students in open educational resource (OER) courses may benefit from being able to access their course materials online. Learn more about the encouraging results of our study of OER in thisĀ EdSurge article.
Science, Engineering, and āThe Cat in the Hatā
Listen to SRIās Dr. Todd Grindal on The University of Pennsylvaniaās āResearch Minutes: Educational Research & Policy Podcastā as he discusses his recent study with EDC researchers on the importance of children having access to media resources focused on critical science and engineering concepts.
In a recent blog postĀ New Coordination Hub Research Brief: Evidence-Based Strategies for Broadening Participation in STEMĀ the NSF INCLUDES National Network shares promising practices for broadening participation among racial/ethnic minorities in STEM.
DaSyĀ Co-Director Dr. Kathleen Hebbeler published Assessment: Recommended Practices for Young Children and Families as part of the DECās Recommended Practices Monograph Series No. 7.Ā Purchase your copy.
In the recent post-EdTech with Impact ā A better path forwardĀ on SRIāsĀ The Dish, Jim Vanides, and Dr. Phil Vahey share insights on tapping into how people learn in development of education technology.
