1. To support the improvement of research, evaluation and development in STEM education; and To move forward the goals of the NSF and its DR K–12 program. CADRE: Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education DR K–12 RESOURCE NETWORK

2. Areas of CADRE Work Portfolio Analysis and Targeted Studies/Syntheses of Work within the Portfolio Capacity Building for DR K–12 Community and Next Generation of STEM Researchers and Developers Knowledge Building and Dissemination of DR K–12 Findings and Resources

3. Portfolio Analyses and Selected Studies/Syntheses 2009, 2010, 2011 Descriptive Overviews of Portfolios in Years 1, 2, and 3 Math and Science Education with English Language Learners: Contributions of the DR K–12 Program Science Curriculum Targeted Study Compendium of Research Instruments for STEM Education. PART I: Teacher Practices, PCK, and Content Knowledge Student Instrumentation Study (in process)

4. Capacity Building Annual DR K–12 PI Meetings Work Groups and Special Interest Groups CADRE Fellowship Program (Early Careers) Webinars for Prospective Applicants and New DR K–12 PIs

5. CADRE Group Goals Sharing Knowledge, Tools and Frameworks Exploring New Ways of Thinking about Critical Issues Developing Resources to be Used by Colleagues Informing Design of Future Research and Development Agendas Building New Knowledge for the Field DIGITAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM NEW MEASUREMENT PARADIGMS GAMING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS PARTNERING WITH USERS TO DEVELOP STEM EDUCATION MATERIALS PARTNERSHIPS FOR KNOWLEDGE USE ENGINEERING

6. Knowledge Use and Dissemination Active Website with Project Information: CADREK12.orgCADREK12.org Use of Social Media Strategies Coordination with other NSF Networks Resource Papers o Dissemination in STEM Education: R&D Perspectives on Knowledge Use o Fostering Knowledge Use in STEM Education: A Brief in R&D Partnerships with Districts and Schools o New Measurement Paradigms o Practice-Engaged Research and Development in Education o Education R&D Partnership Tools o Partnering with Users to Develop STEM Education Materials: Insights from Discovery Research K-12 Projects

7. STEM Smart: Dissemination of NRC Report on Successful STEM Schools & Practices Familiarize Diverse Stakeholders with NRC Report, Evidence-based Resources that Align with the Report National Launch Event Series of Regional Meetings/Workshops Website of Event Information and Resources, including Research to Practice Briefs: successfulstemeducation.org successfulstemeducation.org Dissemination of NRC-supported Resources that Highlight Findings and Recommendations of the Report