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resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

The Uses of Research in Policy and Practice

This paper presents a conceptual framework for understanding the uses of research in policy and practice, findings from recent empirical work, and early lessons from the field. The framework describes the ways policymakers and practitioners define, acquire, interpret, and ultimately use research. Relationships are vital conduits for acquiring research. When confronted with questions about a program or reform, agencies and legislators often turn to trusted peers and intermediaries. Translation is also key. Because research does not speak for itself, policymakers and practitioners must
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TEAM MEMBERS: Vivian Tseng
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Getting Ideas into Action: Building Networked Improvement Communities in Education

Article on networked improvement communities.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Anthony Bryk Louis Gomez Alicia Grunow Maureen Hallinan
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Linking Research & Practice: The NCTM Research Agenda Conference Report

Report from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) conference to establish a research agenda for their field.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Fran Arbaugh Beth Herbel-Eisenmann Nora Ramirez Eric Knuth Henry Kranendonk Judith Reed Quander
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

ISE Summit 2010: Surrounded by Science Full Program

Full program, including schedule, list of speakers, and disucssion topics for the 2010 ISE Summit: Surrounded by Science
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TEAM MEMBERS: CAISE
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Roundtable Discussions at the ISE Summit 2010

Roundable discussions at the 2010 ISE Summit focused on the following topics: Intrinsic Motivation, Defining Goals and ""Educate to Innovate"", ISE Evaluation and Research, Sparking the Imagination, Teacher Professional Development in K-8 Schools, Avatar Effect, Art and Science, Diversity, NASA Education and Public Outreach, and Cosmic Serpent. This report synthesizes main discussion pointsof each topic.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Catherine McEver
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

How Federal Agencies Are Working with the ISE Community

This presenation at the 2010 ISE Summit introduced attendees to different opportunities for federal funding for ISE projects.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Richard Spinrad Barbara Alving Joyce Leavitt Winterton Catherine McEver
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Hot Topics in Informal Science Education

These conference proceedings summarize ""hot topic"" presentations on pressing issues in ISE at the 2010 ISE Summit.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Al DeSena Jon Miller Dennis Schatz Robert Reitherman Ellen McCallie Rick Bonney Kali Lightfoot Bronwyn Bevan Christine Reich Robert Hone Sue Ellen McCann Edward Maibach Catherine McEver
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

The Case for Informal Science Education

These conference proceedings summarize work done by the CAISE Inquiry Groups and include presentations from NSF Program Officer Al DeSena and CAISE Co-PI John Falk (Introduction), Falk and Carlos Manjerrez (Infrastructure Inquiry Group), Saskia Traill (Policy Study Inquiry Group), Kevin Crowley (Learning Inquiry Group), and a synthesis and reflection from Sheila Grinell, Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer, Rob Semper, Julie Johnson, Erik Peterson, Rich Borchelt, Wendy Wheeler, and Kevin Crowley. All meeting documentation was provided by Catherine McEver.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Al DeSena John H Falk Carlos Manjarrez Saskia Traill Kevin Crowley Sheila Grinell Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer Rob Semper Julie Johnson Erik Peterson Rick Borchelt Wendy Wheeler Catherine McEver
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Setting the Stage: Opening the 2010 ISE Summit

The 2010 ISE Summit opened with remarks from Director Wendy Pollock and NSF Program Officer Al DeSena and included presentations from David Ucko (NSF Influence on Informal Science Education), Tom Kalil (word from the White House), and Bruce Lewenstein (ISE: Who Are We, and How Did We Get Here?). All meeting documentation has been provided by Catherine McEver.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Wendy Pollock Al DeSena Tom Kalil Bruce Lewenstein Catherine McEver Sheila Grinell Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer Rob Semper Julie Johnson Erik Peterson Rick Borchelt Wendy Wheeler
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Informal Science Education Summit 2010

At the request of the National Science Foundation (NSF), CAISE organized a meeting for NSF Informal Science Education (ISE) Program principal investigators (PIs),March 3-5, 2010 in Washington, D.C. The ISE Summit 2010 provided PIs of recent and active NSF ISE grants the opportunity to discuss the state of ISE with other leaders in the field and to get updates on the latest directions in NSF funding. ISE PI Summit 2008 was held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and the nearby National Zoo.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education Al DeSena Tom Kalil Bruce Lewenstein Catherine McEver Sheila Grinell Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer Rob Semper Julie Johnson Erik Peterson Rick Borchelt Wendy Wheeler Catherine McEver
resource research Media and Technology

Evaluation 101: Types of survey questions

This handout is a part of the Evaluation 101 presentation at the 2008 ISE PI Summit.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Saul Rockman Jennifer Borse
resource research Media and Technology

Visitor Studies 101: Logic Model for the ISE Program

This handout is a part of the Visitor Studies 101 presenation at the 2008 ISE PI Summit.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Ellen Giusti