RESEARCH & RESOURCE LIBRARY

An Empirical Compendium of Research, Methodology, and Field Evidence

This compendium brings together the foundational research, evaluation methodologies, and field-validated data underpinning the NHLI BEST framework. Access our peer-reviewed findings, district implementation reports, and comprehensive competency frameworks below.

Overview & Published Evidence

Watch the framework overview and explore published research studies, evaluation reports, and methodology papers.

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Scaling Deeper Learning Practice Across New Hampshire

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Scaling is All the Rage, but How do You Make it Happen?

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Three Ways to Scale Student-Centered Reforms in Your System

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Tools for Scaling Best Practices: Windows, Bridges, and Roadmaps

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Scaling Student-Centered Practices in New Hampshire

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Complete Toolkit Publications & Frameworks

Complete K–12 developmental progressions, research frameworks, teacher planning tools, and progression matrices.

NHLI BEST Collaboration Toolkit (Version 1.0)

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NHLI BEST Self Direction Toolkit (Version 1.0)

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NHLI BEST Communication Toolkit (Version 1.0)

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NHLI BEST Creativity Toolkit (Version 1.0)

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Access grade-span progressions, student growth logs, and fillable protocols directly on each competency page:

Collaboration
Communication
Self Direction
Creativity

Project Contributors & Task Development Teams

Recognizing the educators, research partners, and steering committees who led the development, piloting, and research behind the NHLI BEST framework.

Field Implementation & Districts

  • SAU   8 – Concord
  • SAU 16 – Exeter, Brentwood, Kensington, East Kingston, Newfields, and Stratham
  • SAU 17 – Sanborn*
  • SAU 23 – Woodsville, Haverhill
  • SAU 24 – Henniker
  • SAU 29- Chesterfield, Harrisville, Keene, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson and Westmoreland
  • SAU 39 – Souhegan*
  • SAU 43 – Newport
  • SAU 30- Laconia*
  • SAU 54 – Rochester*

* WSP Study School Districts

  • Catherine Baylus, Laconia
  • Angel Burke, Laconia
  • Kathleen Cotton, Rochester
  • Elizabeth Gouzoules-Walton, Rochester
  • Anthony Doucet, Souhegan
  • Kelly Gray, Rochester
  • Donna Harvey-Moseley, Sanborn
  • Patricia Haynes, Sanborn
  • Brittany Lombardo, Sanborn
  • Chris Longo, Laconia
  • Jessica Wallace, Souhegan
  • Nicole Woulfe, Sanborn

Research & Governance

  • Karin Hess, Ed.D., Educational Research in Action
  • Wendy Surr, M.A., Wendy Surr Consulting
  • Felicia Sullivan, Ph.D., JFF Associate Research Director
  • Ann Hadwen, Sanborn, Social Studies Content Expert
  • Eric Toshalis, KnowledgeWorks
  • Dristi Adhikari (JFF)
  • Mariane Gfroerer (NHLI)
  • Ellen Hume-Howard (NHLI)
  • Paul Leather (CIE)
  • Lisa Soricone (JFF)
  • Felicia Sullivan (JFF)
  • Kathy White (Souhegan HS & NHLI)
  • Jonathan Vander Els (NHLI)

Partnering Organizations & Technical Assistance