Overview
Decades of research on learning and development shows that learners see the value of science and engineering education when educators connect concepts with lived experiences, cultural ways of knowing, and perceptions. Science and Engineering Education at WestEd broadens access and participation in science and engineering through promising practices that remove systemic barriers and provide localized supports that acknowledge culturally relevant policies, practices, and programming.
We are committed to solving systemic challenges by developing and testing innovative materials, tools, and supports; conducting research and evaluation; and providing services to advance science and engineering teaching, learning, and achievement.
Our team offers a coherent set of timely professional learning and technical assistance services and products that matter for educators, learners, local communities, and the broader research field.
To support improved outcomes in science and engineering education for all students, we:
- Demonstrate cultural responsiveness to our clients
- Seek solutions to educational inequities
- Support innovation and growth in the field
- Collaborate with mission-aligned organizations
- Conduct impactful research and evaluation
- Provide community-focused and actionable program evaluation
Key Projects
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Services
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Engineering for Elementary Students: Custom Teacher Workshops
Implement engineering activities into your elementary school classroom, incorporating the CCSS- Language Arts Standards. Choose from several custom workshops to meet your needs.
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Teaching-Learning Collaborative: A Lesson Study to Enhance Student Instruction and Learning in Science
Learn and implement strategies for effective K-12 science teaching and learning based on the quality of student work.
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K-12 Alliance NGSS Science Institutes: Promoting Change and Fostering Excellence
Engage in professional development designed to improve science education for K-12 students, including English learners.