National High School Center

The National High School Center was a project aiming at providing guidance and information on high school improvement in the United States. It was established in 2005 by the American Institutes for Research, and ended its activities on March 31, 2013. The mission of the National High School Center was to provide research-based strategies and resources to help to ensure that all high school students perform to their fullest potential. Funded by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department of Education, a specific focus of their work was to provide information for students with disabilities and English Language Learners on how to succeed in high school.

The National High School Center was part of a national network and served the 16 Regional Comprehensive Centers, technical assistance entities, located geographically throughout the United States. The National High School Center worked collaboratively with the Regional Comprehensive Centers to assist the states in meeting high school related objectives outlined in No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Focus areas

In supporting the development of better high schools, the National High School Center offered tools, products, and research on high school improvement and provided technical assistance. The Center's work was categorized into three main focus areas: High School Readiness, Rigorous Content Mastery, and Postsecondary Pathways.

High School Readiness

Within this focus area, the National High School Center reported on best practices regarding the transition from middle school to high school, with a special focus on the ninth-grade year. Other areas of interest included dropout prevention, prerequisite learning skills, behavioral issues, and student personalization.

Rigorous Content Mastery

For all students, the National High School Center explored rigorous and appropriate course work. Under this topic area, the Center focused on college prerequisites, differentiated instruction, high school literacy, Response to Intervention (RTI), and accelerated learning through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and honors courses.

Postsecondary Pathways

In an effort to prepare all students for life after high school, the National High School Center offered research-based materials on Early College High Schools, dual enrollment, and programs assisting with post-secondary pathways.

See also

Education in the United States
By state and in insular areas By subject area History of Issues: Finance – Law – Literacy – Reform Levels: Pre-kindergarten – Primary – Secondary – Higher Organizations

• American Institutes for Research

External links

• National High School Center Web site
• National High School Center at American Institutes for Research website

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