WestEd
WestEd is a San Francisco-based organization with 13 offices nationwide, providing customized services to address challenges in education and human development, serving 861 clients and funders in 2023.
Services
WestEd offers a comprehensive array of services designed to address challenges in education and human development. These services include professional development, technical assistance, policy analysis, and other support services. The organization is particularly noted for its systemic equity reviews, which help education agencies identify and address discriminatory beliefs, policies, and practices while implementing culturally responsive recommendations and goals.
Research and Evaluation
WestEd conducts research and evaluation studies aimed at improving educational and developmental outcomes for children, youth, and adults. This work is carried out through various specialized centers, such as the Justice & Prevention Research Center, which focuses on school safety, violence and crime prevention, and juvenile and criminal justice. Another example is the National Research and Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners, committed to ensuring that English Learners have access to rigorous grade-level content.
Education Programs
WestEd operates multiple initiatives to support educators and institutions. Its Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL) program and Reading Apprenticeship services offer professional learning opportunities that enhance educator effectiveness. Additionally, the Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety works to incorporate evidence-based practices into school systems. The Program for Infant/Toddler Care provides resources aimed at ensuring high-quality care for children ages 0-3.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, WestEd integrates these principles throughout its work. The organization's systemic equity reviews are particularly notable for engaging education agencies in a thorough process to address and rectify inequitable beliefs, policies, and practices. WestEd's Center for Economic Mobility is another critical initiative, partnering with education and workforce systems to create equitable pathways for economic mobility.
Nationwide Offices and Headquarters
WestEd operates 13 offices across the United States, with its headquarters based in San Francisco, CA. The organization supports a workforce of over 1,300 staff members. Serving 861 clients and funders in 2023, WestEd generated approximately $247.9 million in annual revenue, reflecting its extensive impact and reach in the field of education and human development.