Chase Nordengren
Chase Nordengren was the principal research lead for the Professional Learning team at NWEA until 2023. His work supported the long-term growth and development of the Learning and Improvement Services teams at NWEA through primary research, thought leadership, and strategic planning. With insatiable curiosity, Chase worked closely with leading scholars from around the globe, turning theory into actionable practices to drive instructional improvement. He received a PhD in leadership, policy, and organizations in K–12 systems from the University of Washington and is the author of Step into Student Goal Setting: A Path to Growth, Motivation, and Agency from Corwin Press.Posts by author
Guide
Instructional strategies that work
See how MAP® Growth™ data supports effective instructional strategies learned from schools generating extraordinary growth for kids across all grades and achievement levels.
Guide
How to support diverse learning needs
Personalized Path empowers educators with precise placement, adaptive instruction, and actionable data to meet diverse learning needs and improve outcomes across Tiers I, II, and III.
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7 ways to use ZPD and scaffolding to challenge and support students
Once we know where students are academically, we can begin to think about how to challenge and support them.