Success for every learner is WestEd’s main goal and has been for more than 50 years.


As a national leader in research, development, and service, WestEd takes on the toughest and most enduring challenges in education and human development. Our diverse staff collaborate with everyone from preschool teachers to federal policymakers to reduce opportunity gaps and promote positive outcomes for all children and adults. A steadfast commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is central to that work.


Engaging at the local, state, and national levels, WestEd provides a range of services — research and evaluation, professional learning, technical assistance, and policy guidance. Our work is tailored to the needs of the field and the context of particular clients, rooted in data, and informed by research.