Research & Evaluation

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As trained statisticians and methodologists, with certifications in What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) standards, we bring extensive experience conducting rigorous research and evaluation studies. Our forte is in working with our clients and sites, such as schools, to design an impact evaluation that is do-able with full buy-in from students and parent, teachers and schools, and district and programs. 

Project highlights:

• US Department of Education Skills for Success External Evaluation of KIPP Houston with Wexford 

• US Department of Education National Professional Development External Evaluation of Project ROYAL with Wexford and LMU

• US Department of Education Investing in Innovation Fund External Evaluation of Project ExcEL with UCLA

We work with our clients to develop implementation and process evaluations that fit the requirements of granting agencies, as well as fit the needs of the client. Our forte is in designing implementation studies that go beyond fidelity of implementation metrics to capture what was implemented as planned, and what was adapted, to provide meaningful and actionable recommendations for program developers. 

Project highlights:

• US Department of Education National Professional Development External Evaluation of ExcEL Leadership Academy with UCLA 

• US Department of Education National Professional Development External Evaluation of ExcEL Network with UCLA 

• US Department of Education National Professional Development External Evaluation of ExcEL 2026 with UCLA 

We offer quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform policy, from literature reviews and scans, extant data analysis, state population data analysis, document reviews, and interviews with stakeholders. These analyses have produced dashboard, data visualizations, compendiums, and research syntheses. Our forte is in translating data into actionable information for decision makers. 

Project highlights:

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation College Readiness Indicator System (CRIS) policy landscape 

• Elementary and Secondary Education Act / No Child Left Behind waivers policy scan with HCM Strategist

• US Department of Education National Center on Education Research (NCER) Compendiums with Westat

As What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) certified researchers with significant expertise in quantitative methods and research design, we provide analytic technical assistance to support research design and statistical analysis. Our forte is in applying our deep statistical expertise with adult learning theories to best support our clients.

Project highlights:

• US Department of Labor Statistical Adjustment Model Technical Assistance Center (SAMTAC)

• US Department of Education Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) analytic technical assistance with IMPAQ 

• US Department of Health and Human Services Teen Pregnancy Prevention Study with MITRE

From collecting extant administrative data from school districts to conducting interviews and focus groups, we provide data collection and analysis capacity to any project. Our team brings proven results in obtaining school records and other extant data, scheduling and interviewing educators, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.  

Project highlights:

• Maryland Department of Education Weighted Student Funding with AIR

• US Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Study of Weighted Student Funding Systems with AIR

• US Department of Education Title I Evaluation with Westat 

From significant expertise in data visualization software such as Tableau to common tools such as Excel, we provide data visualization to meet client needs. Our staff have formal training from top experts in data visualization including Stephen Few and Edward Tufte, as well as decades of experience producing data visualizations to support data-driven decision making. 

Project highlights:

• US Department of Education Regional Education Laboratory Appalachia with SRI International

• External evaluation of Parenting and Divorce (PaD) on-line course with Certevia

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation College Readiness Indicator System (CRIS) policy landscape