KU Center for Research on Learning
Divisions
Advanced Learning Technologies (ALTEC)
ALTEC designs, develops, and evaluates the effective use of educational technologies in K-12 instruction
and uses evolving technologies to connect and engage learners.
Division of Adult Studies (DAS)
Through research and collaboration, DAS works to improve services for people with disabilities or
disadvantages and cultivates improved policies, systems, and practices.
E-Learning Design Lab
The eLearning Design Lab studies and develops new uses of technology to improve learning
environments and meet the educational needs of society.
Institute for Research on Adolescent Learning
IRAL develops and researches instructional practices, strategies, and programs that significantly
enhance the achievement of adolescents who struggle with learning.
Kansas Coaching Project
KCP conducts research on instructional coaching—on-site professional development
intended to teach educators how to use proven instructional methods.
Professional Development Research Institute
PDRI studies ways to deliver quality learning opportunities and support to teachers and
other school personnel, with the ultimate goal of improving student achievement.
News
Keith Lenz: California bound
February 04, 2010
It is with a mixture of joy and sadness that we announce that Keith Lenz has accepted a position with SRI International, one of the country’s premier research centers.
New RTI book with CRL ties
November 11, 2009
Congratulations to Monica Harris, former CRL doctoral fellow, and Evelyn Johnson, former CRL staff member, on the publication of their new book, How RTI Works in Secondary Schools, published by Corwin Press.
Employee of the Month
November 11, 2009
Congratulations to Jean Hall, associate research professor in the Division of Adult Studies at the Center. Jean received the richly deserved unclassified, non-teaching employee of the month award for November! You can read more about the award on the KU Oread website.
To see past KU-CRL news go to kucrl.org/news.
Features
Creating. Teaching. Learning.
Our work touches many lives. This collection of profiles and stories illustrates how our research
makes a difference for educators and students.
CRL Learns
The CRL Learns initiative presents expert guest speakers, dialogue about cutting-edge research, book discussions, and
workshops on research practices. Videos of past CRL Learns events are open to site visitors.
Strategic Instruction Model®
Our Strategic Instruction Model® (SIM®) is a research-validated literacy program that works.
SIM tools help adolescents learn how to learn, providing a means for them to achieve independence and success.
Content Literacy Continuum®
The Content Literacy Continuum® (CLC®) is a coordinated, schoolwide approach to improving literacy for all students
in secondary schools, enabling them to meet higher standards.
Stratepedia
The Stratepedia web development group uses social media and online collaboration tools to support education research and
strategic instruction. Stratepedia offers free online applications for educators committed to strategic instruction and content literacy.
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