Areas of Expertise
The Evaluation Services Center (ESC) has particular strengths in evaluation of education-related programs, including professional development and training programs, and human services for children and families. Our expertise covers the following areas:
Higher Education
- Evaluations of grant-funded programs and projects
- Student surveys and course evaluations
- Data gathering for accountability and accreditation purposes
- Evaluation of a federally funded program for implementing educational technology
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Professional development and training
- Needs assessments for professional development and professional resources
- Evaluation of preservice teacher training initiatives
- Evaluations of Pre-K-12 teacher training and technical assistance projects for implementing instructional programs and instructional techniques
- Evaluations of training and resources delivered via distance learning and the Internet
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Pre K through 12 and early childhood education and services
- Evaluation of grant-funded programs and projects
- Evaluation of implementation of state content standards for K-12 school districts
- Evaluation of college access programs
- Evaluation of programs for language minority students
- Evaluation of alternative education
- Evaluation of after-school programming
- Evaluation of educational programming in the arts
- Technical assistance to schools and school districts in evaluating the implementation of reform initiatives
- Surveys of parent and community satisfaction
- Training and technical assistance for program evaluation
- Training and support for teachers' classroom action research studies
- Student assessment data
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Health education
- Evaluation of health services and health access for youth and adults
- Evaluation of community outreach and education efforts
- Evaluation of health education programs
- Technical assistance to health delivery agencies related to tracking health outcomes
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Community programs
- Evaluations of collaborations among community partners
- Evaluation of programs for neighborhood improvement
- Evaluation of adult basic education and parenting education programs
- Evaluation of community education programs
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Educational technology
- Evaluation of learning and teaching with instructional technologies
- Evaluation of distance learning technology applications
- Assessment of attitudes and behaviors associated with the use of technology
- Evaluation of professional development and training programs utilizing technology
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