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Advancing the science of classroom instruction

McREL is a nationally recognized leader in the field of instruction, creating such research-based, teacher manuals as Classroom Instruction that Works.

In addition, we offer a wide variety of workshops and professional development programs that help educators use rigorous research to create more effective classrooms.
         Classroom Instruction that Works with English Language Learners workshop, June 15-16, 2008
Come to McREL's offices in Denver, Colorado for a two-day workshop based on our popular ASCD manual, Classroom Instruction that Works with English Language Learners.
         Power WalkthroughTM seminar & software
With McREL's Power Walkthrough software and training, school leaders can turn their regular classroom observations into "power walkthroughs" by using palm-held devices loaded with McREL software that uses our popular manual, Classroom Instruction that Works as the basis for observing teachers.
         Remove Limits to Learning with Systematic Vocabulary Instruction
McREL's new publication provides practical guidance for improving students' vocabulary, a pivotal component of their academic success.
         Using Strategy Instruction to Help Struggling High Schoolers Understand What They Read
REL Central at McREL
This report found that peer-assisted learning can have a substantively important positive effect on struggling high school students' reading comprehension. However, questions remain about the impact of peer-assisted learning, because students were not randomly assigned to the intervention in the one study that met evidence standards.
         Classroom Instruction that Works Advanced Training
         Classroom Instruction that Works in Secondary Science
         Classroom Instruction that Works Institute
         Classroom Instruction that Works online courses
         Classroom Instruction that Works with ELLs 2-day workshop
         Dimensions of Learning Advanced Training
         Dimensions of Learning Basic Workshop
         Scaffolding Early Literacy Workshop
         Teaching Vocabulary
         Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works (workshop)
         What Works with ELLs: Academies for Instructional Leaders
         Classroom Instruction that Works Posters
         A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works
         Classroom Instruction that Works with English Language Learners
         Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement
         Dimensions of Learning
         For the Love of Words: Vocabulary Instruction that Works
         Remove Limits to Learning with Systematic Vocabulary Instruction
         Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works
         What Works in Classroom Instruction Video Series
         Classroom Instruction that Works: Participants' and Facilitators' Manuals

         Building Better Instruction: How Technology Supports Nine Research-Proven Instructional Strategies
         High School Standards and Expectations for College and the Workplace
         Noteworthy Perspectives: What's Noteworthy on Learners, Learning, and Schooling
         Using Strategy Instruction to Help Struggling High Schoolers Understand What They Read
         Asking why when observing classrooms [Fall 2007 Changing Schools article]
         A Theory-Based Meta-Analysis of Research on Instruction
         School Practices for Helping Children Meet Language Arts Standards: Preliminary Findings from McREL's Study of High-Performing, High-Needs Schools
         Teacher Survey of Standards-Based Instruction: Addressing Time
         Noteworthy Perspectives: Classroom Strategies for Helping At-Risk Students
         Noteworthy Perspectives: Keeping the Focus on Learning
         Noteworthy Perspectives: Teaching to the Core - Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
         What Works in Classroom Instruction

         Creative Commons: A New Tool for Schools
Howard Pitler, McREL's Director of Educational Technology, discusses Creative Commons and how this new form of copyright might apply to the K-16 school setting.
         Harvard Education Letter
Reports, interprets, and critiques new research and innovative practice in preK-12 education
         Project Zero - Harvard Graduate School of Education
Using research to understand and enhance learning, thinking, and creativity in the arts and other disciplines