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
- The University of Oregon (UO) and Dynamic Measurement Group (DMG) have amicably settled
- CTL literacy center lands on national list!
- 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!
Featured Programs
Read Aloud! consists of two Moving Up! LiteracyTM programs designed to promote vocabulary and comprehension in grades K – 2.
Featured Research Project
The purpose of the TrackTown project is to iteratively develop, and test the feasibility and promise of a multi-dimensional, multi-media curriculum on 4th and 5th grade elementary students' health, cognitive, and academic outcomes.
