What We Do
The Southeast Comprehensive Center at SEDL works closely with the states of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina to provide access to information, models, and materials that facilitate implementation of, and compliance with, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). We also build the capacities of states to implement programs and initiatives aligned to the priorities of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Database of Online Resources Updated
You can now view ED Priority Area Resources separately. The following priorities are included: Turning Around Low-Achieving Schools; College and Career Ready Students; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education (STEM); Diverse Learners; Great Teachers and Great Leaders; Longitudinal Data Systems and Data Use.
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Comprehensive Centers Make a Difference
The report found that the Comprehensive Centers are effective in helping state education agencies build capacity for school improvement. The report used evaluation data from 3 program years (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09). Watch a webinar that provides an overview of the report and the Comprehensive Centers’ significance.
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Teacher Evaluation Systems
Nearly 50 state education leaders convened in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 27–28 to learn more about teacher evaluation systems. SEDL’s Southeast and Texas Comprehensive Centers sponsored the institute, which included participants from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.
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Early Warning Data Systems 3.0 Update
This important update includes a web-component allowing districts to review EWDS summary information across all campuses. The tool tracks research-based ninth-grade indicators related to high school dropout and flags at-risk students. Interventions can also be tracked, evaluated, and adjusted for success.
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Turning Around Low-Achieving Schools
In July 2010, SEDL hosted a forum on school improvement and the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This meeting was intended to provide an opportunity for teams from state departments of education to learn more about the ESEA Blueprint.
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Upcoming Events
January 30-February 2, 2012
SIG Observations and Data Analysis
Cohoma, Copiah, and Indianola counties
Clarksdale, Hazelhurst and Indianola Mississippi
January 31, 2012
Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions
Mississippi Department of Education
Universities Center
Jackson, MS
February 2-5, 2012
2012 No Child Left Out Education Conference
Changing Lives Through Changing Teachers
Wild Dunes Resort
Charleston, SC
