Improvement Science

REL West is partnering with the Sunnyside Unified School District (SUSD) to refine and strengthen inquiry structures and protocols in order to adapt and more fully implement evidence-based K–3 literacy practices. This includes training staff on improvement science tools and methods, as well as continued coaching to apply these strategies to improve student literacy outcomes. Currently, REL West is supporting two schools in SUSD as they examine their English language arts (ELA) benchmark assessment data using the improvement science inquiry process, select areas for improvement, and conduct systematic, data-informed inquiry cycles.

Resources

• Audio Interview: The Promise of Improvement Science: One District’s Vision
  This audio interview allows a district superintendent to describe how he is building a culture of learning.