National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy

Working with the NGA Center for Best Practices, Education Division, Dr. Jones and research staff serve as consultants for a multi-year Policy Academy, in which a small group of states are involved in developing or adapting standards, assessments, and teaching guidelines to enhance alignment across state-wide early learning and K-5 education systems. Our team provides expertise on the development of key social-emotional and self-regulation skills in young children and the translation of research into age-based standards, assessments, benchmarks, and supportive teaching practices.