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About the Session:
The National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) is pleased to present the fifth session in our Research to Practice Spotlight Series. This session will focus on the key findings from a comprehensive meta-analysis examining writing interventions for students in the elementary grades. Drs. Collins and Ciullo will share practical, evidence-based approaches that states, professional development providers, and local education agencies (LEAs) can use to better support educators in utilizing evidence-based writing strategies. The session will highlight practices to build teachers’ capacity to meet individual educational needs and expand student knowledge through effective writing instruction.

Presenters:

• Alyson Collins, PhD., Texas State University
• Stephen Cuillo, PhD., Texas State University
• Lauren Artizi, PhD. and Kathleen Pfannenstiel, PhD., (NCSI)

About the Series:
NCSI is hosting a series of webinars aimed at unpacking key evidence-based practices and recommendations to promote learning for students with disabilities and others struggling to learn reading, writing and math. Participants will hear about key practices and considerations for SEAs and LEAs in supporting educators with implementation. View previous hosted sessions on the NCSI website at https://ncsi.wested.org/collection/research-to-practice-spotlight-series/.

About the Session:
On November 21, 2024 NCSI presented the fourth session in our Research to Practice Spotlight Series. This session focused on intervention for elementary students struggling in math, including students with disabilities. We reviewed the evidence-based recommendations in the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Intervention in the Elementary Grades and facilitated discussions on ways SEAs and LEAs can support educators to implement recommendations with diverse learners in varied contexts.

The video recording and accompanying materials are available here.

Presenters:

• Nicole Bucka, MA, (MTSS Rhode Island, Practice Guide Panel Member)
• Robin Finelli Schumacher, PhD., (Instructional Research Group, Practice Guide Staff)
• Laura Berry Kuchle, PhD., (NCSI)
• Kathleen Pfannenstiel, PhD., (NCSI)

About the Series:
NCSI is hosting a series of webinars aimed at unpacking key evidence-based practices and recommendations to promote learning for students with disabilities and others struggling to learn reading and math. Participants will hear about key practices and considerations for SEAs and LEAs in supporting educators with implementation.