AREAS OF EXPERTISE

All of our projects share a common focus on research and evaluation, and technical assistance that reflects equity and diversity issues within schools. Major priorities of our work include:

• Diverse Learners
  Research-based strategies, processes and development tools that assist educators in identifying ways to better meet the needs of diverse students.
  
  
• English Language Learners (ELLs)
  Planning assistance and professional development for teachers and administrators to ensure that all ELLs have access to an equitable and excellent education.
  
  
• Systems Improvement
  Tools and processes to assist states, districts, and schools with systems planning, analysis, development, and implementation.
  
  
• Online Professional Development
  Web-based tools, and development and facilitation expertise, in support of professional learning communities.
  
  
• Rigorous Evaluation
  Randomized control trial evaluation studies and implementation of quasi-experimental designs to examine program impact and implementation.
  
  
• Program & Process Evaluation
  External program evaluations and assistance to states and districts in building internal capacity for evaluation.