CONTRACT AND GRANT ACTIVITIES
Activities conducted by NWREL in 2001 were carried out with resources from 294 contracts and grants. Each NWREL program and center carries out a coordinated set of activities to accomplish its mission, including applied research, development, technical assistance, training, and information dissemination.
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Assessment Services
Provided R&D and services to Northwest schools
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Writing Assessment
Conducted training in 6-trait model
- American Falls Joint School District (ID)
- Council of Overseas Schools, Greece
- Baraboo School District (WI)
- Big Foot Area Schools Association (WI)
- Boulder School District (CO)
- Brentwood Union Elementary School District (CA)
- Cooperative Educational Service Agency #9 (WI)
- Cooperative Educational Service Agency #5 (WI)
- Cooperative Educational Service Agency #7 (WI)
- Coos Bay School District (OR)
- Denver School District (CO)
- Department of Education and Cultural Affairs (SD)
- Falls City School District (OR)
- Fort Bend Independent School District (TX)
- Hadley-Luzerne Central School District (WY)
- Hall County School District (GA)
- Helena School District (MT)
- International Council of Educators, Saudi Arabia
- Hunter Tannersville School District (NY)
- Johnson City School District (TN)
- Katy Independent School District (TX)
- Lake Central School Corporation (IN)
- Lago Vista School District (TX)
- Lennox School District (SD)
- Laurel School District (MT)
- Meridian School, Seattle (WA)
- Mesa Vista Consolidated School District (NM)
- Mid-Central Educational Cooperative (SD)
- Mobile County School District (AL)
- Naselle-Grays River Valley School District (WA)
- Marshfield School District (WI)
- Northshore School District (WA)
- Okaloosa County School District (FL)
- Orcas Island School District (WA)
- Peoria Unified School District (AZ)
- Peninsula School District (WA)
- Poplar School District (MT)
- Polson School District (MT)
- Rio Linda Union School District (CA)
- San Mateo-Foster City School District (CA)
- Santa Cruz County Office of Education (CA)
- Shawnee Mission Unified School District (KS)
- South Central BOCES (CO)
- Sunnyside School District (WA)
- Taylor County Schools (GA)
- Topeka School District (KS)
- Toppenish School District (WA)
- Trumbull Public School District (CT)
- Vigo County School District (TN)
- Washington Elementary School District (AZ)
Provided technical assistance - St. Paul School District (MN)
Spanish Writing Assessment
Conducted training workshop
- Denver School District (CO)
- Pasco School District (WA)
- Poudre School District (CO)
- Roaring Fork School District (CO)
Classroom Assessment
Developed products and training for teachers in language arts/communications skills
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Reading Assessment
Conducted training
- Aberdeen School District (SD)
- Campbell County School District (WY)
- Dolores School District (CO)
- Hutchinson Unified School District (KS)
- Kansas North Central Association, Wichita
- Northern Trails Area Education Agency (IA)
- Shawnee Mission School District (KS)
- Santa Cruz County Office of Education (CA)
- Washington Elementary School District (AZ)
Consulted with district specialists
- Washington School District (AZ)
Seniors Tutoring Students in Reading
Designed, developed, and demonstrated program in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington
- U.S. Department of Education, Fund for Improvement of Education
School Assessment System
Developed a comprehensive system for identifying, managing, and reporting information on educational indicators
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers To Use Technology
Evaluated the project
- Evergreen State College (WA)
Reading Corps Program
Evaluated the statewide program
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Alaska Regional Assistance Center
Provided technical assistance to the comprehensive center serving Alaska
- South East Regional Resource Center (AK)
Children's Scholarship Fund
Conducted longitudinal study
- Cascade Policy Institute, Portland (OR)
Generation Why Project
Evaluated the project
- Olympia School District (WA)
Performance Indicators
Implemented system to assess laboratory network
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Test Center
Provided resources and assistance for assessing educational results
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
K-12 Project
Evaluated the Pacific Star Schools Partnership project
- Educational Service District 101, Spokane (WA)
Creating Readers
Conducted training workshop
- Clark County School District (NV)
- Educational Service Unit #9 (NE)
- Hot Springs School District (WY)
- Kodiak Island Borough High School District (AK)
- Kyrene School District (AZ)
- Lake Washington School District (WA)
- Martin County School District (FL)
- North Clackamas School District (OR)
- Okaloosa County School District (FL)
- Southeast Kansas Education Service Center
21st Century Learning Center
Evaluated the Partnership for Youth Project
- Oregon Trail School District (OR)
Assessed impact
- Anchorage School District (AK)
Technology Connection
Evaluated the project
- Ilisagvik College (AK)
Engineer IT!
Evaluated the project
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Drug Prevention Project
Evaluated the project
- Lincoln County School District (OR)
Mathematics Assessment
Documented development of the Washington State program
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Head Start Science Institute
Evaluated the summer institute
- Marylhurst University (OR)
Technology Innovation Project
Evaluated the Cascade Consortium project
- Manson School District (WA)
Children's Museum
Conducted visitor/exhibit evaluation
- Portland Rotary Charitable Trust (OR)
Traits of an Effective Reader
Made conference presentations
- Kansas North Central Association, Wichita
- Lake Washington School District (WA)
Conducted training workshop
- Goodland School District (KS)
Rural Technology Teachers Initiative
Evaluated the project statewide
- Montana Small Schools Alliance
MESA Powerful Parent Project
Assessed project impact
- University of Washington
Student Assessment
Assisted development of end-of-course assessment
- Boise School District (ID)
Reading Across Content Areas
Conducted training workshop
- Eastmont School District (WA)
- Goldendale School District (WA)
Reading and Writing Assessment
Conducted Summer Academy
- Vallivue School District (ID)
Reviewed the district assessment rubrics
- Lake Washington School District (WA)
The Traits of Effective Spanish Writing
Conducted training workshop
- Boulder Valley School District (CO)
Bilingual Project
Evaluated the Reading Achievement in Math and Science project
- Portland School District (OR)
Picture Books
Provided conference presentation
- Colorado Council International Reading Association
CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAM
Family and Community Involvement Services
Provided R&D and services to Northwest schools
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Literacy and Language Development Services
Provided R&D and services to Northwest schools
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
ECEAP Program
Continued longitudinal study of short- and long-term effects
- Washington Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development
Early Childhood Education and Services
Developed processes and resources for effective classroom environment and comprehensive services
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Oregon Parent Center
Disseminated information and training
- Albina Head Start, Portland (OR)
Family and Community Partnerships
Documented and disseminated promising practices to support academic achievement
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Planning and Improvement
Assisted ACI and Northwest Nazarene in use of assessment data
- Albertson College of Idaho
Designed evaluation instruments for FIPSE project
- University of Idaho
Crisis/Relief Nurseries
Evaluated early childhood services
- Oregon Commission on Children and Families
PT3 Project
Evaluated the project
- Eastern Washington University
Early Childhood Education
Evaluated the Child Care Connections project
- Mountain States Group, Boise (ID)
Community Technology Center
Evaluated the center's performance
- Albina Head Start (OR)
Early Learning Center
Evaluated the center
- Puyallup Tribal Council (WA)
Even Start
Evaluated the program
- Olympia Federal Even Start Program (WA)
Evaluated services
- Olympia School District (WA)
Read To Me Project
Evaluated the Emerging Literacy Program
- Idaho State Library
Head Start Program
Strengthened the regional infrastructure
- Region X Head Start (OR)
Literacy Development
Conduct workshop
- Chehalis School District (WA)
COMPREHENSIVE CENTER
Northwest Center
Provided training and technical assistance
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
School Improvement
Provided technical assistance
- Pocatello School District (ID)
Special Education
Developed strategic plan for deaf/hard of hearing children
- Wyoming Department of Education
Mathematics Education
Conducted math audit to improve instruction
- Wyoming Department of Education
Bilingual Education
Provided technical assistance
- Sunnyside School District (WA)
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Information Dissemination and Outreach
Created awareness and disseminated information
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Laboratory Network Communication
Prepared and disseminated information and annual report
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Electronic Information
Maintained Web site
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
- 10 Regional Laboratories
Management/Reporting
Prepared and submitted reports and publications to OERI
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Eisenhower Professional Development Program
Developed national newsletter
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
EDUCATION, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Education Success
Provided training and technical assistance to education-related projects nationwide
- Corporation for National Service (DC)
AmeriCorps VISTA Training Project
Developed and conducted training for participants and supervisors nationwide
- Corporation for National Service (DC)
New American High Schools
Provided technical assistance for high school reform
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Mentoring Project
Provided assistance to Texas mentoring organizations
- Texas Workforce Commission
Community-Based Learning
Developed resources and services for comprehensive approach to community-based learning
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Lewis and Clark Rediscovery Project
Provided evaluation and technical assistance
- Potlatch School District (ID)
Evaluated the Life-Long Learning project
- University of Idaho
Northwest Center for Emerging Technologies
Evaluated the National Science Foundation grant
- Bellevue Community College (WA)
Middle School Reform
Provided assistance to participating Idaho schools
- J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation (ID)
Contextual Teaching and Learning
Provided evaluation and technical assistance
- University of Washington
Conducted training in Montana
- DTI Associates, Inc., Arlington (VA)
Network Northwest
Assisted AmeriCorps projects in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
- Corporation for National Service (DC)
Idaho Technology Challenge
Evaluated the project
- Potlatch School District (ID)
Communities Pilot Program
Evaluated the program
- National Alliance of Business (DC)
Teaching and Learning Project
Evaluated the project
- Portland State University (OR)
Technology Challenge Project
Evaluated the Community of Learners system
- Seattle School District (WA)
Education Technology
Evaluated the technology and teacher education project
- University of Idaho
AmeriCorps
Evaluated the statewide program
- Michigan Community Service Commission
Re-creating Idaho Schools
Evaluated the Albertson Foundation project
- Northwest Nazarene College (ID)
TeachNET Project
Conducted seminar
- Business Education Compact (OR)
Provided technical assistance
- University of Wisconsin
Alternative Education
Evaluated community-based alternatives
- Portland School District (OR)
Native Hawaiian Education
Evaluated the vocational program
- ALU LIKE, Inc. (HI)
School Reform
Coordinated summer institute
- Pine Ridge High School (SD)
Middle Schools
Evaluated the program
- Seattle School District (WA)
21st Century Learning Center
Evaluated the program
- Seattle School District (WA)
- Region 9 Education Service District (OR)
School-to-Work Transition
Conducted conference session
- U.S. Department of Labor, Denver (CO)
Assisted Region X state offices
- U.S. Department of Labor, Seattle (WA)
Tech Prep
Assisted evaluation of national center
- University of Illinois
Evaluated San Mateo (CA) high school programs
- University of Illinois
Humanities Education
Developed career-related curricula
- U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Division, Sacramento (CA)
Comprehensive Reform
Designed and facilitated the process
- Pine Ridge High School (SD)
Fort Clatsop Education Program
Developed On-Line Learning Community module
- National Park Service, Seattle (WA)
Working Connections Project
Evaluated the project
- Southwest Oregon Community College
Energy Management
Developed high school CAM course
- U.S. Department of Energy (BPA)
Instructional Technology
Evaluated the Washington workforce/education initiative
- Bellevue Community College (WA)
Service Learning
Integrated concepts into programmatic efforts
- University of Minnesota
GED Success
Evaluated the program
- Washington Research Institute
Job Corps
Assisted integrated curriculum at Springdale Center
- DTI Associates, Inc., Arlington (VA)
Alternative Pathways
Provided math teacher professional development
- Multnomah Education Service District (OR)
Comprehensive School Reform
Provided training and technical assistance
- Grandview School District (WA)
- Pine Ridge School District (SD)
GEAR-UP Program
Evaluated the program
- Northwest Arctic Borough School District (AK)
Teacher Education Program
Evaluated the program
- Albertson College of Idaho
Vision Survey
Analyzed and presented results for Clackamas High School
- Jobs for the Future (MA)
Active Literacy
Provided training on best practices
- Louisiana Department of Education
All Aspects of the Industry
Conducted training
- Evergreen School District (WA)
- Mt. Hood Regional Education Consortium (OR)
- Region 9 Education Service District (OR)
Youth Leadership/Development
Conducted workshops for students
- Portland School District (OR)
Professional Development
Provided training on contextual teaching, service learning, and project-based learning
- Eugene School District (OR)
Washington EALRs
Conducted Lewis and Clark workshop
- Educational Service District 112, Vancouver (WA)
EQUITY CENTER
Desegregation Assistance Center
Provided services to the Northwest and Pacific
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Delinquency Prevention
Provided technical assistance, information, and resources for serving female juveniles
- Greene, Peters, & Associates (TN)
Juvenile Justice Assistance Center
Provided consultation to OJJDP center
- Caliber Associates (VA)
EVALUATION PROGRAM
Evaluation
Conducted evaluation of OERI contract activities
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Washington Reads
Evaluated the program
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Corrections Learning Network
Evaluated the Northwest Star Schools project
- Educational Service District 101, Spokane (WA)
Reading Excellence Act
Conducted statewide evaluation
- Oregon Department of Education
Generation www.Y Project
Evaluated the Washington State project
- Olympia School District (WA)
- Generation YES (WA)
Star Schools
Evaluated the Pacific Star Schools Partnership
- Educational Service District 101, Spokane (WA)
Evaluated the Adult Literacy project
- Educational Service District 101, Spokane (WA)
LINKS Project
Evaluated the project
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Technical Education Consortium
Evaluated the consortium
- College of Southern Idaho
Navajo Technology Consortium
Evaluated the program
- Gallup-McKinley County Schools (NM)
Pre-TEACH Project
Evaluated the project
- Montana Small Schools Alliance
McCoy Charter School
Established student performance benchmarks
- Portland School District (OR)
Evaluated the school
- Portland School District (OR)
Substance Use Survey
Conducted statewide student survey
- Idaho Department of Education
Montana Tales
Evaluated the project
- University of Montana
Technology Literacy Project
Evaluated the statewide project
- Olympia School District (WA)
Program Evaluation
Evaluated federal programs
- Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (AK)
Class Scheduling
Evaluated the four-period high school day
- South Whidbey School District (WA)
Technology and Standards Integration Project
Evaluated the Internet-based project
- Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Alternative Education Program
Developed database applications
- Portland School District (OR)
Professional Development
Evaluated the Kittitas Valley consortium
- Central Washington University
Scientist/Student/Teacher Program
Evaluated the NSF program
- Associated Western Universities (UT)
Second Grade Assessment
Evaluated the program
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Goals 2000 Project
Evaluated the project
- Jerome Joint School District (ID)
Head Start Science Institute
Evaluated the summer institute
- Marylhurst University (OR)
Technology Standards Project
Evaluated the Technology Innovation Challenge grant
- Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Learning Lab
Developed outcome management tools
- Learning Lab (ID)
School Survey
Review and revise survey instruments
- Lakeside School (WA)
Evaluation Services
Reviewed grant proposals
- Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (AK)
Advanced Regional Technical Education Coalition
Evaluated the professional-technical education proposals
- College of Southern Idaho
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Governance and Management
Participated with OERI and conducted advisory committees
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Eisenhower Professional Development
Coordinated national evaluation conference
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Technology
Provided infrastructure
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Staff Development
Provided professional development for staff and regional directors
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Education Equity
Provided consulting services
- Puyallup School District (WA)
LNP System
Provided coordination of cross-laboratory activities
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
Northwest Math and Science Consortium
Provided services to five Northwest states
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Science and Mathematics Education
Developed and disseminated resources to assist teachers in state and local improvement strategies
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Mathematics Problem Solving
Provided technical assistance
- Aberdeen School District (WA)
- Blaine County School District (ID)
- Chugach School District (AK)
- Colorado Academy, Denver (CO)
- Eldorado School District (IL)
- Holy Family School (WA)
- Kyrene School District (AZ)
- Laurel School District (MT)
- Pasco School District (WA)
- Shelton School District (WA)
- Stanwood School District (WA)
- West Central Professional Development Consortium (CO)
Appeared in professional development video
- Canter & Associates, Inc., Santa Monica (CA)
Science Inquiry
Developed model and resources
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Science and Mathematics Assessment
Developed products and training for teachers in math/science assessment
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Effective Teacher Preparation
Supported material awards program
- Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (CO)
Professional Development
Made site visits for National Awards Program
- North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (IL)
Project Teach
Evaluated the project
- Green River Community College (WA)
Teachers Investigate Ecology
Assisted the Montana statewide project
- University of Montana-Missoula
Mathematics Program
Conducted program audit
- Dallas School District (OR)
- Sunnyside School District (WA)
Science Curriculum
Disseminated K-12 curriculum
- Education Development Center (MA)
Alternative Pathways to Teaching
Evaluated the program
- Pacific University (OR)
Mathematics Curriculum
Conducted training on alignment
- Battle Ground School District (WA)
NATIONAL MENTORING CENTER
National Mentoring Center
Provided training, technical assistance, information, and materials to local student mentoring projects
- U.S. Department of Justice (DC)
NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR SAFE SCHOOLS
National School Safety Center
Provided training and technical assistance to schools and communities
- U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DC)
PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Services to Schools
Coordinated service delivery strategies in Northwest states
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Re-engineering Schools Services
Provided R&D and services to Northwest schools
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Comprehensive School Reform
Provided services to Northwest schools
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Evaluated the program
- Anchorage School District (AK)
- Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (AK)
- Kellogg Joint School District (ID)
Evaluated the project in White Mountain School
- Bering Strait School District (AK)
Charter Schools
Disseminated leadership training program
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Evaluated the program
- Oregon Department of Education
- Idaho Department of Education
Conducted training institute
- South Carolina Department of Education
Rural Community School Renewal
Developed process and tools for rural communities to carry out local school improvement
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Needs Identification
Assisted schools to define and respond to local needs
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
OERI Assistance
Conducted projects of regional/national importance
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Needs Assessment
Assessed regional needs and conducted state forums
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Best Practices Network
Identified and disseminated information on best practices
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Laboratory Network Program
Participated in cross-laboratory collaboration activities
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Quality Assurance
Ensured quality of products and services
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Rural Learn and Serve Network
Provided technical assistance
- Educational Service District 112, Vancouver (WA)
Electronic Resources
Collected and disseminated information via the Web
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
National Teacher Forum
Coordinated regional participation
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Alternative Pathways to Teacher Certification
Conducted study of current best practices
- Idaho State Board of Education
Family Literacy
Provided technical assistance to Idaho initiative
- Idaho Department of Education
Early Childhood Education
Evaluated the Community Learning Center
- Whitepine Joint School District (ID)
Vocational Education
Evaluated the program
- Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (WA)
- Nisqually Tribe (WA)
Indian Education Program
Evaluated the program
- Jefferson County School District (OR)
Family Services
Evaluated the center
- Midnight Sun Family Learning Center (AK)
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Onward to Excellence (OTE)
Provided implementation assistance under the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Program
- Aberdeen School District (MS)
- Belfry School District (MT)
- Bethel School District (WA)
- Central Linn School District (OR)
- Charlo School District (MT)
- Charlotte Mecklenburg School District (NC)
- Clover Park School District (WA)
- Deer Valley School District (AZ)
- Dougherty School District (GA)
- Fort Smith School District (AK)
- Henrico County School District (VA)
- Huntsville School District (TX)
- Little Rock School District (AR)
- Lonoke School District (AR)
- Lowndes County School District (GA)
- Manzanola School District (CO)
- Monroe County School District (AL)
- Nottoway County Public Schools (VA)
- Phillipsburg School District (MT)
- Pickens County School District (AL)
- Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (SD)
- Poplarville School District (MS)
- Prince Edward School District (VA)
- Rockingham County School District (VA)
- Roosevelt School District (AZ)
- Sidney City School District (OH)
- West Covina Unified School District (CA)
Comprehensive School Reform
Built capability for OTE training and assistance
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
National Leadership in Re-engineering Schools
Provided leadership in collaborative work with individuals/organizations
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Quality Teaching and Learning Services
Provided R&D and services to Northwest schools
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Re-engineering Schools LNP
Conducted collaborative work with other laboratories
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Curriculum Inquiry Cycle
Provided teacher development in reading and language arts
- Parkrose School District (OR)
School Reform
Conducted workshop on using data
- National Indian School Board Association (MT)
Curriculum Mapping
Assisted Benson High School project
- Portland School District (OR)
Effective Schooling Practices
Made presentation
- Louisiana Association of School Executives
- Salem-Keizer School District (OR)
- Washington Association of School Administrators
MISTA Project
Conducted professional development
- Montana Office of Public Instruction
Professional Development
Conducted workshops on examining student work and classroom instruction
- Kodiak Island Borough School District (AK)
Listening to Student Voices
Made presentation
- Montana Association of Secondary School Principals
TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION CENTER
Northwest Technology Consortium
Provided services to five Northwest states
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Millennium Project
Evaluated the technology project
- Educational Service District 112, Vancouver (WA)
Education Web Project
Provided consultation on content development
- Intel Corporation (OR)
Traditions-Technology-Teamwork
Conducted conference strand on instructional technology
- National Indian School Board Association (MT)
LNP Technology
Conducted collaborative work with other laboratories
- U.S. Department of Education (OERI)
Technology Planning
Developed district plan
- Sublette County School District (WY)
ARTIC Project
Conducted Project-Based Learning workshop for teachers
- University of Alaska-Southeast
