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Research That Informs TLA's Work

Explore the research that goes into informing TLA's work

Overview

A deep body of literature informs the resources and strategies that we promote. Over the past several years, we have synthesized literature on a number of topics from online professional learning to adult wellbeing.


Strategy Resources


Setting up a Residency Program: The What, Where, and How to Make it Work for Your System

This research synthesis, prepared for Lindsay Unified School District Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Initiative... Learn More

Report: Creating a Culture of Adult Wellbeing at School - Investing in Adults to Support Students

This report presents findings from an extensive literature review and focus group of diverse district... Learn More

Literature Review: Helping Each Learner in the Here and Now: Strategies for Addressing Unfinished Learning

This literature review serves as the contextual foundation for a broader examination of learner progress... Learn More

Report: Driving Quality in Virtual & Remote Learning - A framework for research-informed remote experiences for K-12 learners

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shifted the landscape of American K-12 learning. This document summarizes... Learn More

Innovative Learning Implementation Framework

TLA has found there are common implementation components – “conditions for scale” – that support... Learn More

White Paper: Launching Forward: Leveraging pandemic innovations to advance school systems

This white paper release from The Learning Accelerator is a companion piece to our Hop... Learn More

White Paper: Look Both Ways

This downloadable white paper provides a framework to help education leaders navigate through competing approaches... Learn More

From Digital Access to Digital Equity: Critical Barriers That Leaders and Policymakers Must Address to Move Beyond “Boxes & Wires”

This report urges leaders and policymakers to address five critical barriers to digital equity, moving... Learn More

Research-Based, Online Learning for Teachers

TLA, in partnership with EdSurge, conducted a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on adult... Learn More

In the Driver’s Seat: Online Professional Learning Design Features in Action

This website, developed by EdSurge in partnership with The Learning Accelerator, provides a deep dive... Learn More

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District Tool for Assessing Online Professional Learning Platforms

This assessment tool supports school and district leaders in gathering evidence and evaluating online professional... Learn More