In 2018, the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) created an English Language Development Standards Framework to better support English and multilingual learners.

Since 2020, the Region 15 Comprehensive Center has been collaborating with the NDE to help educators utilize this framework effectively.

Some key efforts from this partnership include:

  • Enhancing the capacity of NDE partners to deliver high-quality professional learning
  • Assessing the effectiveness of professional learning programs
  • Working with local education agencies to develop sustainable instructional support systems

This summary showcases the partnership’s achievements and offers practical tips for successfully implementing similar initiatives.