The FHI 360 National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL) promotes the integration of education and employment systems to ensure lifelong learning and productivity. Our work is accomplished through a combination of research, program development, evaluation, training, technical assistance, capacity building, and information sharing.
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National Convening on Clinical Practice held in Washington, DC
FHI 360 and the TNE Learning Network hosted the National Convening on Clinical Practice on November 14 and 15 in Washington, DC. Teams from 25 universities, schools, and districts around the country came together to collaborate on innovative strategies for effective clinical practice in teacher preparation. Keynote speaker Jim Cibulka, President of NCATE and CAEP, shared a vision forĀ New Directions in Clinical Practice, focusing on new streams of data and the need for more research and development on best practices. Presenters and panelists included university administrators, faculty members, P-12 teachers and administrators, and clinical faculty members, each offering diverse perspectives on building intensive and effective clinical experiences for teacher candidates. Click here to access presentations and notes from the Convening!
Career & College Readiness
NIWL provides technical assistance and research for program improvement through partnerships with states‚ districts‚ and schools to prepare all students to make informed choices about education and career pathways. More info
Teacher Preparation & Professional Development
NIWL partners with foundations‚ universities‚ states‚ districts‚ and schools to support programmatic and systemic change in teacher preparation and professional development with the ultimate goal of improving student engagement and achievement. More info
Workforce Development
NIWL partners with education‚ business‚ the workforce system‚ and community-based organizations through capacity building‚ technical assistance‚ and research to help prepare and educate a highly skilled workforce for the 21st century global economy. More info