Usability and Feasibility of the Leading Early Childhood Achievement and Development Professional Learning Series in Oklahoma. REL 2026-015
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| Title: | Usability and Feasibility of the Leading Early Childhood Achievement and Development Professional Learning Series in Oklahoma. REL 2026-015 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Stephanie D’Souza, Emily Weinberg, Katie Dahlke, Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest (ED/IES), American Institutes for Research (AIR) |
| Source: | Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest. 2026. |
| Availability: | Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest. Available from: Institute of Education Sciences. 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20202. Tel: 202-245-6940; Web site: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/southwest/index.asp |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 65 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Contract Number: | 91990023C0003 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Kindergarten Primary Education |
| Descriptors: | Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Administrators, Kindergarten, Program Development, Faculty Development, Educational Strategies, Educational Practices, Evidence Based Practice, Teacher Student Relationship, Play, Pilot Projects |
| Geographic Terms: | Oklahoma |
| Abstract: | The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest--in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and participating districts--conducted a study to assess the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of the Leading Early Childhood Achievement and Development (LEAD) professional learning series. This learning series focuses on play-based learning and high-quality interactions in prekindergarten (preK) and kindergarten classrooms. The study piloted LEAD with two cohorts of school leaders and teachers during the 2023/24 and 2024/25 school years, using feedback from the first cohort to refine implementation of the second. Findings provide practical guidance to strengthen the design and delivery of LEAD and inform future evaluation of the intervention. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| IES Funded: | Yes |
| IES Publication: | https://ies.ed.gov/use-work/resource-library/report/descriptive-study/usability-and-feasibility-leading-early-childhood-achievement-and-development-professional-learning |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED682077 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest--in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and participating districts--conducted a study to assess the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of the Leading Early Childhood Achievement and Development (LEAD) professional learning series. This learning series focuses on play-based learning and high-quality interactions in prekindergarten (preK) and kindergarten classrooms. The study piloted LEAD with two cohorts of school leaders and teachers during the 2023/24 and 2024/25 school years, using feedback from the first cohort to refine implementation of the second. Findings provide practical guidance to strengthen the design and delivery of LEAD and inform future evaluation of the intervention. |
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