PSA carries out consulting and technical assistance; needs assessments; and cross-sectional and longitudinal studies of implementation, outcomes, and impact. Many PSA projects focus on services for disadvantaged populations, including low-income families and communities.
Education
School reform/turnaround strategies
Teacher and principal evaluation systems
Human capital pipelines
Principal and executive leadership
Professional development and support
School climate and culture
Literacy instruction and support
STEM
Arts education
Social-emotional learning
21st century competencies
Early childhood education
Instructional technology/online learning
Special student populations (SPED, ELL, Homeless, Migrant, AI/AN)
Student assessments
Charter schools
New schools and small schools
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Systems-Building
Governance
Performance management systems
Technical assistance initiatives
Cross-sector collaborations
Professional networks/learning communities
Scale-up, sustainability and replication
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Supports for Learning
Expanded learning time
Afterschool programs and initiatives
Mentoring
Summer learning
Dropout prevention
Community schools/wrap-around services
College and career readiness
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Strengthening Communities
National service initiatives
Family/community engagement
Parent involvement/leadership
Cross-sector partnerships
Civic engagement
Fatherhood initiatives
Workforce development
Supports for Opportunity Youth
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Technical assistance
Federal technical assistance
Other technical assistance
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Equity
School systems
Organizational culture and practices
Measurement
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