Student Supports

Millions of students come to school far less ready to learn than other children. Through a variety of early childhood interventions and ongoing whole-child supports, these children still have a chance to beat the odds and succeed in school and in life.

McREL provides research-based resources that address teaching diverse student populations as well structuring and leading afterschool programs.

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McREL’s research and reports address diverse student populations, including American Indian, urban students of color, and students with special needs. Our early childhood team also continues to expand our work in preschool and kindergarten interventions.

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McREL’s early childhood consultants can help you evaluate your current program, coach teachers and principals in how to effectively use their curriculum, and enhance the teaching of early learning skills. We also provide services to out-of-school time programs and Striving Readers grantees.

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We offer a number of workshops on topics such as Scaffolding Early Learning, kindergarten readiness, and math literacy that can help boost awareness among program staff for how to more effectively prepare preschoolers. 

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