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
Video of Sen. Roberts visit now available
August 09, 2010
Video from Sen. Pat Roberts visit is available now.
RTI conference videos feature CRL director
July 12, 2010
Last month, Don Deshler presented a couple of sessions during the Response to Instruction & Intervention (RtII) in PA: An All-Ed Standards-Aligned Initiative conference. Watch videos of his presentations here.
Sen. Roberts visits KU-CRL
June 04, 2010
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) visited the University of Kansas to learn about the adolescent literacy work of the Center for Research on Learning.
Deshler receives School of Education research award
May 12, 2010
Don Deshler received the 2010 Faculty Achievement Award for Research from the University of Kansas School of Education.
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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