The Work We Do
Through formative and summative studies using mixed methods, the research studies and evaluations contribute to the knowledge base about school reform implementation and outcomes. Credible results in well-designed and executed studies shed light on school and district practices that detract from or enhance equity. We conduct research studies and evaluations that require both quantitative and qualitative data. Our clients include non-profit technical assistance and professional development providers, individuals and teams in districts and schools, and other people affiliated with public schools. Depending on clients’ questions and availability of data, our products and services include:
Program Evaluation
- External evaluations of educational initiatives
- Evaluation design consultation to public schools and non-profit community based organizations
Educational Research Studies
- Case studies of programs and best practices in schools and communities
- Impact of policy decisions on schools, programs, and students
Gathering New Data
- Needs assessments for schools, school teams, classroom teachers
- Survey design
Technical Assistance and Professional Development
- Data team/study group facilitation
- Facilitating cycles of action research with individual educators and groups of educators
- Analyzing existing data about students, teachers, and schools
- Data-based inquiry
- Logic models
- Evaluation capacity building
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