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Title: First Steps at State Ed Agencies and School Dists in Developing a Comprehensive System of Learning Supports as an Essential Component for School Improvement & Student Success

Description: State education agencies and districts have roles and functions associated with a wide range of federal and state funded programs as well as a range of student support programs designed to enable all students to have an equal opportunity for success at school. As the focus on school improvement at state education agencies and school districts moves from mostly stressing compliance to playing a greater role in capacity building for school improvement, leaders are rethinking strategies to integrate the various programs, personnel, and funds available for student and learning supports.

Access at:   http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/firststeps.pdf  38kb; 6pp