Recent Publications of David Osher

Books, Monographs, & Guides (1990–Present)

Osher, D., Jagers, R., & Jones, W. (2025). How schools can promote student well-being and

thriving in the racialized post Covid context. National Academy of Education.

Osher & Pittman (2024). Equity-Centered Thriving. Arlington, VA: American Institutes for

Research. Alexander, P. et al., Bridging Sciences: An Integrated Approach to Supporting Student’s Literacy Development (2024). Collaborative for Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning.

Lee, C., Lerner, R., Gadsden, V., & Osher, D. (Eds.) (2023). The Science of Learning and

Development. Review Of Research in Education.47.

Osher, D., Moroney, D., & Williamson, S. K. (Eds.) (2023). Creando Escuelas Seguras,

Equitativas E Involucradora. Washington, DC: Learning First Alliance.

Osher, D. & Long, R. (2023). Prefacio a la traducción. Creando Escuelas Seguras, Equitativas E Involucradora.

Boyd, M., Osher, D., Conway-Turner, J., & Hernandez, I. (2022). Science of Learning and

Development Alliance Design Principles for School Planning Tool for Developing a

System of Thriving and Learning. American Institutes for Research & The Science of

Learning and Development Alliance.

Fullan, M., Osher, D, Junk, K., & Malloy, J. (2022). Supporting Student Well-Being and

Learning in Challenging Times: A Transition Tool. American Institutes for Research.

Darling-Hammond, L., Flook, L., Schachner, A., Wojcikiewicz, S., Cantor, P., & Osher, D.

(2022). Educator Learning to Enact the Science of Learning Development. Palo Alto,

CA: The Learning Policy Institute.

Cantor, P., & Osher, D. (Eds.). (2021). The Science of Learning and Development: Enhancing

the Lives of All Young People. Routledge.

LiCalsi, C., Osher, D., & Bailey, P. (2021). An empirical examination of the effects of suspension and suspension severity on behavioral and academic outcomes. American Institutes for Research, 2021-08.

Newman, J. & Osher, D. (2021). Building Positive Conditions for Learning at Home. American

Institutes for Research

Osher, D., Guarino, K., Jones, W., & Schanfield, M. (2021). Trauma-Sensitive Schools and Social and Emotional Learning: An Integration. Edna Bennet Pierce Prevention Research Center, Pennsylvania State University.

Cantor, P., Darling-Hammond, L., Little, B., Palmer, S., Osher, D., Pittman, K., & Rose, T.

(2020). How the science of learning and development can transform

education. Science of Learning and Development Alliance.

Osher, D., Pittman, K., Young, J., Smith, H., Moroney, D., & Irby, M. (2020). Thriving, Robust

Equity, and Transformative Learning & Development. Washington, DC: Forum on Youth

Investment and American Institutes for Research.

Chang, H. N., Osher, D., Schanfield, M., Sundius, J & Bauer, L. (2019). Using Chronic Absence Data to Improve Conditions for Learning, Oakland California and Washington, DC:

Attendance Works and American Institutes for Research.

Osher, D. Kanter, E., LaHayne, S., Moroney, D., Money, J., & Nolan, E. (2019). Building

Equitable, Safe, Supportive Schools: Trauma and Culturally Sensitive Places for

Guidance. Washington, DC: American Institutes for Research.

Osher, D., Mayer, M. J., Jagers, R. J., Kendziora, K., & Wood, L. (2019). Keeping Students Safe and Helping Them Thrive: A Collaborative Handbook on School Safety, Mental Health,

and Wellness (2 vols.). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger/ABC-CLIO.

Osher, D., Moroney, D., & Williamson, S. K. (2018). Creating safe, equitable, engaging

schools: A comprehensive, evidence-based approach to supporting students. Cambridge,

MA: Harvard Education Press.

Osher, D., & Berg, J. (2017). School Climate and Social and Emotional Learning: The

Integration of Two Approaches. Edna Bennet Pierce Prevention Research Center,

Pennsylvania State University.

Osher, D., Penkoff, C., Sidana, A., & Kelly, P. (2016). Improving conditions for learning for

youth who are neglected or delinquent (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: National Evaluation

and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are

Delinquent, Neglected, or at Risk.

Colombi, G., & Osher, D. (2015). Advancing school discipline reform. Education Leaders

Report. Alexandria, VA: National Association of State Boards of Education.

Osher, D., Fisher, D., Amos, L., Katz, J., Dwyer, K., Duffey, T., & Colombi, G. D. (2015).

Addressing the root causes of disparities in school discipline: An educator’s action

planning guide. Washington, DC: National Center on Safe Supportive Learning

Environments.

Dymnicki, A., Wandersman, A., Osher, D., Grigorescu, V., & Huang, L. (2014). Willing, able-

ready: Basics and policy implications of readiness as a key component for scaling upimplementation of evidence-based interventions. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services.

Johnson, J., Kendziora, K., & Osher, D. (2012). Implementing performance metrics for

continuous improvement that support the foundation conditions for personalized

learning. Washington: DC: American Institutes for Research.

Osher, D., Amos, L., & Gonsoulin, S. (2012). Successfully transitioning youth who are

delinquent between institutions and alternative and community schools. Washington, DC:

National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Students Who

Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk.

Poduska, J., Kendziora, K., & Osher, D. (2012). Coordinated and individualized services within systems of care. Washington, DC: Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice,

American Institutes for Research.

Osher, D. & Kendziora, K. (2009). Starting to turn schools around: The academic outcomes of

the Safe Schools, Successful Students Initiative. Washington, DC: American Institutes for

Research.

Osher, D., Sidana, A., & Kelly, P. (2008). Improving conditions for learning for youth who are

neglected or delinquent. Washington, DC: National Evaluation and Technical Assistance

Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Delinquent, Neglected, or at

Risk.

Poduska, J., Kendziora, K., & Osher, D. (2008). Coordinated and individualized services within systems of care. Washington, DC: Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice,

American Institutes for Research.

Osher, T., Osher, D., & Blau, G. (2006). Ambassador’s guide to family driven practice.

Rockville, MD: Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health.

Dwyer, K., & Osher, D. (2005). Safeguarding our children: An action guide revised and

expanded. Longmont, CO: Sopris West.

Hunter, L., Hoagwood, K., Evans, S., Weist, M., Smith, C., Paternite, C., Horner, R., Osher, D., & Jensen, P. (2005). Working together to promote academic performance, social and

emotional learning, and mental health for all children. New York, NY: Center for the

Advancement of Children’s Mental Health, Columbia University.

Osher, D., Dwyer, K., & Jackson, S. (2004). Safe, supportive, and successful schools step by

step. Longmont, CO: Sopris West.

Osher, D., & Keenan, S. (2003). Linking schools and community services. Portland, OR:

Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.

Leone, P., Quinn, M. M., & Osher, D. (2002). Collaborating within the juvenile justice system

and youth serving agencies: Improving prevention, providing more efficient services, and reducing recidivism for youth with disabilities. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of

Education.

Osher, D., Rouse, J., Woodruff, D., Kendziora, K., & Quinn, M. (2002). Addressing invisible

barriers: Improving outcomes for youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system.

Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.

Kendziora, K. T., Bruns, E., Osher, D., Pacchiano, D., & Mejia, B. (2001). Wraparound: Stories

from the field. Washington, DC: Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice,

American Institutes for Research.

Dwyer, K. & Osher, D. (2000). Safeguarding our children: An action guide. Washington, DC:

U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, American Institutes for Research.

Dwyer, K.& Osher, D. (2000). Safeguarding our children: An action guide.: The referenced

edition. Washington, DC: American Institutes for Research.

Leone, P., Quinn, M. M., & Osher, D. (2000). On collaboration within the juvenile justice system and youth serving agencies: Improving prevention, providing more efficient services, and reducing recidivism for youth with disabilities. Washington, DC: Office of Juvenile

Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice.

Quinn, M. M., Osher, D., Warger, C. L., Hanley, T. V., Bader, B. D., & Hoffman, C. C. (2000).

Teaching and working with children who have emotional and behavioral challenges.

Longmont, CO: Sopris West.

Quinn, M. M., Osher, D., Warger, C. L., Hanley, T. V., Bader, B. D., Tate, R., & Hoffman, C. C.

(2000). Educational strategies for children with emotional and behavioral problems.

Washington, DC: Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice, American Institutes for

Research.

Quinn, M. M., Rutherford, R. B., & Osher, D. (1999). Special education in alternative education programs. Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children. (ERIC EC Digest #E585).

Woodruff, D. W., Osher, D., Hoffman, C. C., Gruner, A., King, M., Snow, S., & McIntire, J. C.

(1999). The role of education in a system of care: Effectively serving children with

emotional or behavioral disorders. Washington, DC: Center for Effective Collaboration

and Practice, American Institutes for Research.

Dwyer, K., Osher, D., & Warger, C. (1998). Early warning, timely response: A guide to safe

schools. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.

Dwyer, K., Osher, D., Warger, C., Bear, G., Haynes, N., Knoff, H., . . . Stockton, B. (1998).

Early warning, timely response: A guide to safe schools: The referenced edition.

Washington, DC: American Institutes for Research.McInerney, M., Osher, D., & Riley, K. (1998). Technology to support literacy strategies for

students who are deaf. Washington, DC: Office of Special Education Programs,

U.S. Department of Education.

Quinn, M. M., Osher, D., Hoffman, C. C., & Hanley, T.V. (1998). Safe, drug-free, and effective

schools for all students: What Works! Washington, DC: Center for Effective

Collaboration and Practice, American Institutes for Research.

Isaacs, J., & Osher, D. (1997). The national infrastructure of support for children and youth with serious emotional disturbance. Washington, DC: Center for Effective Collaboration and

Practice, American Institutes for Research.

McInerney, M., Osher, D., & Kane, M. (1997). Improving the availability and use of technology

for children with disabilities. Washington, DC: Office of Special Education Programs,

U.S. Department of Education.

McInerney, M., Osher, D., & Riley, K. (1997). Technology to support reading strategies for

students with disabilities. Washington, DC: Office of Special Education Programs, U.S.

Department of Education.

Quinn, M. M., Osher, D., Hoffman, C. C., & Davis, E. (1997). Alternative practices and

programs for serving children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems.

Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.

Osher, D., & Webb, L. (1994). Adult literacy, learning disabilities, and social context:

Conceptual foundations for a learner-centered approach. Washington, DC: U.S.

Department of Education.

Jones, J., Kerstein, S., & Osher, D. (Eds.) (1994). Diversity and human services education.

Knoxville, TN: Council for Standards in Human Services Education.

Osher, D. (1992). “Soldier citizens” for a disciplined nation: Union conscription and the

development of the modern American army. Ann Arbor, MI: University Microfilms.

Fullerton, S., & Osher, D. (Eds.) (1990). History of the human services movement. Knoxville,

TN: Council for Standards in Human Services Education.

Osher, D. (1990). More than Needs and Services: The Antecedent and Concurrent Social Conditions that Influenced the Human Services Movement. In S. Fullerton & D. Osher, (Eds.), History of the Human Services Movement, Knoxville, TN: Council for Standards in Human Services Education, 30-39.

Osher, D., (Ed.) (1982). Reader on Professionalism and Bureaucracy. Manchester, NH: School of Human Services.

Berger, S. and Osher, D., (Eds.) (1981). Movements For Social Change Reader (2 vols.).

Manchester, NH: School of Human Services.Osher, D. (1980). The Life and Death of Utopia College. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Institute for Educational Management.