Their sphere of influence, which ranges from local to statewide to nationwide, continues to grow. CISP aims to prepare California teachers and students to relate to representatives of diverse traditions, both at home and abroad, with dignity, respect, and understanding. The program also engages students in the study of contemporary world issues. The project team conducts research on teaching and learning in this context and develops curriculum materials, teaching practices and interactive computer programs that are used throughout the nation. These reports are disseminated to policy makers, educators, business and professional leaders, and executive and legislative staff.
PACE analyzes and disseminates papers on educational policy issues and their contexts.
A research and practice program that develops, implements, and evaluates teaching approaches to promote equal learning opportunities in classrooms where students vary significantly in terms of achievement, language proficiency, and social status. It is disseminated through the California State University's teacher education program. The Center promotes interdisciplinary research related to adolescents. The Center's aims are to delineate the needs of high-risk adolescent groups, to promote research that recognizes the strengths of community youth organizations and adolescent advocates, to affiliate with and assist organizations that are providing direct services to adolescents, and to help shape public policies affecting adolescents. This five-day program is designed for school leaders who wish to expand their insights on school site leadership.