Adaptive Implementation: Navigating the School Improvement Landscape - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Ryoko Yamaguchiis a social scientist and former special education teacher with over 25 years of experience in K-12 education serving disadvantaged students as a practitioner, researcher, parent leader, and advocate. Dr. Yamaguchi has advised state and local education policy makers, school and teacher leaders, school board members, and community and parent leaders across the country on effective school practices to increase student learning and ameliorate achievement gaps.

Laureen Avery leads the work of UCLA's Center X efforts in the Northeastern US, and has more than 30 years of experience in K-12 public education as a researcher and practitioner. Avery developed and leads whole school improvement programs focused on improving outcomes for English learners and at-risk students. Joe DiMartino is founder and president of the Center for Secondary School Redesign, (CSSR) a nationally recognized provider of technical assistance to districts and schools that are personalizing learning for adolescents. For the past two decades, CSSR has been a strong advocate for including student voice and choice in their education. Mr. DiMartino has been named the national expert on high school redesign by ASCD and received the Distinguished Service to Education Award by NASSP.

Jason Cervone is the Northeast Region Project Director for UCLA Center X's Project ExcEL Leadership Academy. He has over a decade of experience in public education as a researcher, advisor, and evaluator, focusing on improving instruction for English Learners.

Lisa DiMartino is a former Program Manager for UCLA Center X, Northeast Region, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree at Lesley University. DiMartino has over fifteen years of experience working with educators, administrators, and community organizations to improve student achievement through professional development and program evaluation.

Adam Hall is an education research and policy consultant. He has served the education community as an evaluator, technical assistance provider, and professional developer for over 20 years.