To support the improvement of research, evaluation and development in STEM education; and

To move forward the goals of the NSF and its DR K–12 program.

CADRE: Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education

DR K–12 RESOURCE NETWORK

Areas of CADRE WorkPortfolio Analysis and Targeted Studies/Syntheses

of Work within the PortfolioCapacity Building for DR K–12 Community and

Next Generation of STEM Researchers and Developers

Knowledge Building and Dissemination of DR K–12 Findings and Resources

Portfolio Analyses and Selected Studies/Syntheses2009, 2010, 2011 Descriptive Overviews of

Portfolios in Years 1, 2, and 3 Math and Science Education with English

Language Learners: Contributions of the DR K–12 Program

Science Curriculum Targeted StudyCompendium of Research Instruments for STEM

Education. PART I: Teacher Practices, PCK, and Content Knowledge

Student Instrumentation Study (in process)

Capacity BuildingAnnual DR K–12 PI MeetingsWork Groups and Special Interest GroupsCADRE Fellowship Program (Early Careers)Webinars for Prospective Applicants and New

DR K–12 PIs

CADRE Group GoalsSharing Knowledge, Tools and FrameworksExploring New Ways of Thinking about Critical

IssuesDeveloping Resources to be Used by ColleaguesInforming Design of Future Research and

Development AgendasBuilding New Knowledge for the Field

DIGITAL SCIENCE

CURRICULUM

NEW MEASUREMENT PARADIGMS

GAMING

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

PARTNERING WITH USERS

TO DEVELOP STEM

EDUCATION MATERIALS

PARTNERSHIPS FOR

KNOWLEDGE USE

ENGINEERING

Knowledge Use and DisseminationActive Website with Project Information:

CADREK12.orgUse of Social Media StrategiesCoordination with other NSF NetworksResource Papers

o Dissemination in STEM Education: R&D Perspectives on Knowledge Use

o Fostering Knowledge Use in STEM Education: A Brief in R&D Partnerships with Districts and Schools

o New Measurement Paradigmso Practice-Engaged Research and Development in Educationo Education R&D Partnership Toolso Partnering with Users to Develop STEM Education Materials:

Insights from Discovery Research K-12 Projects

STEM Smart: Dissemination of NRC Report on Successful STEM Schools & PracticesFamiliarize Diverse Stakeholders with NRC Report,

Evidence-based Resources that Align with the ReportNational Launch EventSeries of Regional Meetings/WorkshopsWebsite of Event Information and Resources, including

Research to Practice Briefs: successfulstemeducation.org

Dissemination of NRC-supported Resources that Highlight Findings and Recommendations of the Report

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