A-Z List of Free SEDL Publications

Below is a list of SEDL publications available free online. There are additional publications available in the SEDL Store, where SEDL lists the publications available for sale.

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Early Warning Data System (EWDS) (2010) The Early Warning Data System (EWDS) Tool tracks research-based ninth-grade indicators related to high school dropout, such as attendance and academics, and automatically flags students who are below the specified benchmarks leading to graduation. The tool provides leading indicators so that school staff can quickly review data and plan interventions as early as 20 to 30 days after the beginning of the school year.

Easing the Transition from PreK to Kindergarten: What Schools and Families Can Do to Address Child Readiness (2005) This strategy brief discusses the importance of school-family connections in ensuring a successful transition from PreK to Kindergarten.

Emerging Issues in School, Family, & Community Connections (2001) This research synthesis highlights critical areas of work in family and community connections with schools where clarification, agreement, and further development are needed.

Engaging Diverse Learners Through the Provision of STEM Education Opportunities: Southeast Comprehensive Center Briefing Paper, May 2012 (2012) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are viewed as fundamental elements in preparing our next generation to compete in the 21st century economy. This brief examines how various states are seeking to improve access to STEM education opportunities for diverse learners to meet state and federal education priorities and funding requirements.

Engaging Families at the Secondary Level: What Schools Can Do to Support Family Involvement (2005) This strategy brief discusses strategies for successful family involvement at the middle school and high school levels.

Enhancing Data Use and Quality to Shape Education Policy: (Insights on Education Policy, Practice, and Research, Number 18) (2005) In this issue of Insights, SEDL investigated state education data in four states to determine whether research can be conducted to find answers to education resource and student performance policy questions. This issue highlights study findings that policymakers will find informative in efforts to meet standards and data effectively.