World-class Research Center
We conduct and disseminate research that focuses on practical solutions to serious problems in school systems.
Program of Research
The Center on Teaching and Learning (CTL) is a world-class research center at the University of Oregon that uses scientific evidence and research-based practices to advance teaching and student learning.
Curriculum Design & Development
Our content and instructional design experts have developed a suite of evidence-based literacy, math, and early science interventions with a special focus on grades K-3 and struggling learners.
Measuring Student Performance
Education experts at CTL developed and continue to maintain the UO DIBELS Data System (DDS). The DDS, through its support of student performance measures, serves 20% of all U.S. public schools.
News & Events
- KinderTEK featured in 2018 STEM Video Showcase
- CTL's Sylvia Thompson and Patrick Kennedy awarded USAID grant.
- Congratulations to CTL's Mari Strand Cary on another IES grant!
- College of Education’s Graduate Employee of the Year award goes to CTL's Julianne Sutherland Masser
- Assessment for Effective Intervention’s 2016 Article of the Year Award
Featured Programs
The second edition of the Middle School Matters Field Guide is a collection of research-based practices deemed essential for middle school success.
Featured Research Project
NumberShire is a suite of internet-based gaming interventions designed to explicitly teach students in grades K-2 whole number concepts that align with the Common Core State Standards. Numbershire I includes a series of engaging stories and narrative goals to motivate first grade students in early mathematics.
