Center for the Improvement of Student Learning

The success of all students is supported by families, schools and communities working together in true partnerships.

Read a research review of A New Wave of Evidence by Karen Mapp and Anne Henderson.

Read Jessie Garza's bio.

Read the conference program. (Spanish)

See pictures of the conference.

Featured Keynote Speakers:

Karen L. Mapp, Ed. D, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Watch her presentation.
Download her PowerPoint.

Jessie Garza, Yakima Public Schools
Download his PowerPoint.
Watch a slide show of a previous presentation (Press F5 when you open the file) - or listen to audio only.
Download resources for the Volunteering from Home Program.
Watch Children See Children Do, the video Jessie played in his presentation.
Learn more about the College Bound Scholarship that Jessie told us about. Brochure (en español). Frequently Asked Questions (Preguntas y respuestas)

Workshop presentations and handouts:

Key Communicators Watch a video of the presentation. Download the PowerPoint. Effective Advocacy handout. 10 Simple Ways to Help Your Child (English/Korean/Russian/Spanish)	Partnering with Early Learning for Successful Transitions Download the PowerPoint. Transition to Kindergarten handout Transition to Kindergarten for Children with Disabilities handout What is School Readiness handout Transition Planning handout.
A Parent is a Lifetime Teacher Watch a video of the presentation.	At the Heart of Learning and Teaching Watch a video of the presentation. Download the PowerPoint.
Natural Leaders Handouts in English/Spanish.	Policy and Planning at the School Level Download the PowerPoint.
Student Success: Families and Educators Working Together Handout in English/Spanish.	Readiness to Learning Pre-Conference Presentation on Response to Intervention Watch a video of the presentation. Download the PowerPoint.
Parent Workshops Materials available on the Office of the Education Ombudsman's website.	Yakima Chamber of Commerce - Internships with Collection of Evidence Components Watch a video of the press conference. For more information: betty@yakima.org
Addressing the Achievement Gap Achievement Gap - 5 key areas worksheet Resources for Teachers Working in High Poverty Schools Resources for Communities with High Poverty Schools NIU literacy professor works to close reading achievement gap for African-American adolescent males Close the gap by teaching social skills Common Elements of Good Programs Essay on Working with African-American Students HB 2722 Progress Report Hidden Rules for Poverty Sacramento Middle School Addresses Ethnic Achievement Gap Teaching Teachers How to Connect with Urban Students Working with Native American Students Improving Your Child's Education: A Guide for Latino Parents (Spanish) African American Achievement in America Latino Achievement in America Logros Educativos de los Latinos en América Education Trust's 2008 State Report for Washington

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