Welcome
The Great Lakes West Comprehensive Center, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is operated by Learning Point Associates.
Great Lakes West, which focuses its work in Illinois and Wisconsin, is part of the network of 16 regional comprehensive centers and five national content centers. The regional comprehensive centers provide technical assistance designed to raise the capacity of states to help districts and schools meet the goals of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.
Spotlight
Illinois and Wisconsin Announce American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding
April 20, 2009
The Illinois Office of the Governor announced $1.4 billion in ARRA funding for Illinois schools. Read the press release.
April 23, 2009
The Governor of Wisconsin and the State Superintendent of Education announced $366 million in ARRA funding for Wisconsin schools. Read the press release.
The Education Stimulus: Too Big to Fail
Learning Point Associates and Mission Measurement interviewed more than 50 education leaders to determine how they are defining successful implementation of American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Funds. Download the report (pdf).
Webinar on ARRA Money:
"How to Allocate ARRA Money, Including Section 1003(g) Funds"
1–2 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Monday, May 11, 2009
The National Network for State School Improvement Leaders is hosting a webinar on how to allocate money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), including Section 1003(g) funds. Featured presenters from the U.S. Department of Education are Thomas Corwin, Budget Office, and Susan Wilhelm, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Please view the webinar information and registration.
New Website and Webinar Series Developed in Response to the Stimulus Package
Website. In response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law on February 17, 2009, by President Barack Obama, Learning Point Associates has developed the Education Recovery and Reinvestment Center website so that recovery funds will make a visible, long-lasting difference in teaching and learning. This comprehensive website offers tools and resources to help educators and policymakers track developments, find current information, and be aware of important and relevant events such as webcasts and audioconferences.
Webinar Series. Learning Point Associates will be hosting a series of free webcasts focused on stimulating change to create an education system that works for all learners. Watch for upcoming webcasts.
