### Question
How does EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT define dissemination?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 6011*, **dissemination** is defined as:

> the communication and transfer, through the provision of technical assistance and other means, of the results of research and proven practice in forms that are understandable, easily accessible and usable or adaptable for use in the improvement of educational practice by teachers, administrators, librarians, other practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and the public

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6011*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER IX-EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT > Part A-General Provisions Regarding Office of Educational Research and Improvement**

