What is SBR?

SBR, or scientifically-based research, is a term used often in education. Districts, schools, and teachers should be using it; SD district accreditation plans, school improvement plans, and consolidated applications should reference it; and students should be experiencing it. But, what is it? Simply put, instructional strategies and teaching materials that are based on SBR have been proven through research studies to be effective in increasing student achievement. For examples and ideas of SBR, visit the website for the Center on Instruction found at http://www.centeroninstruction.org/index.cfm The work of Center on Instruction is focused on the areas of reading, math, science, special education, and English Language Learners, and provides SBR ideas for those content areas and populations.