A central location for technical assistance resources on high schools can be found at the Center of Instruction (which is one of the 5 Content Comprehensive Centers.) Its website showcases topic-based materials, syntheses of recent research, and exemplars of best practices for K-12 instruction in reading, math, science, special education, and English language learning.
Additional Resources
Literacy
National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
Highlights: Online source for the Partnership for Reading publications, including "Put Reading First" -- can download the manual. Info about the National Reading Panel.
Reading First Center at the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR)
Instructional Student Centered Activities are handy to share with teachers to show how to infuse NPR best research into classroom practice, recent presentations by FCRR staff provide a nice overview of "new stuff" to know about, "Report" section includes reports on implementing research based reading research
Reading Rockets
A national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help
Mathematics
MetroMath: Mathematics in America's Cities
(NSF-funded Center for Learning and Teaching)
Identifies and develops strategies that can significantly improve mathematics teaching and learning in urban classrooms. It consist of a partnership of Rutgers University, the University of Pennsylvania, the City University of New York (CUNY) / Graduate Center, and the school districts of New York City, Philadelphia, Newark (NJ), and Plainfield (NJ)
Mid-Atlantic Center for Mathematics Teaching and Learning (MAC-MTL)
Develops, evaluates, and disseminates models for the mathematical education of prospective teachers and professional development of practicing mathematics teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools
National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics & Science (NCSILA)
Identifies ways that students can learn mathematics and science with understanding. Center researchers have played key roles in the development of standards for mathematics and science education standards. They also have developed curricula and professional development programs related to those standards (e.g., Mathematics in Context and Cognitively Guided Instruction). In addition, Center researchers have contributed directly to the development of new forms of assessment
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC)
Collects, screens, and identifies studies of the effectiveness of educational interventions (programs, products, practices, and policies. Main focus at present: Middle school mathematics.
Science
Center for Curriculum Materials in Science (CCMS)
Explores the kinds of pre-service and in-service teacher development experiences that are most effective in promoting the selection and use of high-quality science curriculum materials
Math Science Partnerships Network (MSPnet)
Funded the U.S. Department of Education, this network links to approximately 70 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) partnerships across the United States. The partnerships focus on STEM education for low-performing schools.
National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics & Science (NCSILA)
Identifies ways that students can learn mathematics and science with understanding. Center researchers have played key roles in the development of standards for mathematics and science education standards. They also have developed curricula and professional development programs related to those standards (e.g., Mathematics in Context and Cognitively Guided Instruction). In addition, Center researchers have contributed directly to the development of new forms of assessment