Sherelle Foust

Sr. Study Director
Westat, Region 14 Comprehensive Center

Served as project lead for state education agency implementing pilot for accelerated learning tutoring model. Met routinely with project team, including state leadership, to facilitate implementation of high-dosage, equal-access tutoring in multiple districts across the state. Supported state in building human capacity by equipping staff with data literacy, management, and visualization skills; supported state in resource capacity by collaboratively producing instruments to assess implementation of “Accelerate”, pedagogical beliefs of attitudes of teachers and tutors, and capturing case study information. Served on National Comprehensive Center Accelerated work group – represented Region 14 Comprehensive Center, collaborating to facilitate a Topical Action Network among state education agency leaders focused on improving early literacy to discuss high-quality content for professional development, strategies to scale training, and strategies to monitor implementation and fidelity of instruction.