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Research, Assessment & School Improve

Email Dave Blaiklock, Ph.D., Research & Evaluation Supervisor
Email Vivian Jefferson, Research Specialist

Phone:  571-252-1310
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Promote best practices for the use of data throughout the school division;

  • Collect and analyze data to support equitable policies and practices as requested by the School Board, school and division staff, and community stakeholders;

  • Communicate the meaning and implications of data using a variety of modalities;

  • Conduct equitable evaluations of key programs and practices;

  • Coordinate the review of professional and student research proposals; and

  • Build capacity for program evaluation within the central office.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Research Office supports teachers, schools, and central office leadership, and other staff with their continuous improvement efforts through:

  • Assisting with data collection, analysis, and interpretation to better inform instructional decisions, programmatic improvement, and policy implementation;

  • Designing and supporting data analytics, reports, and visualizations using QLIK;

  • Managing and supporting assessment practices in PowerSchool and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP);

  • Coordinating and managing surveys to collect data to serve the needs of school and central office staff, teachers, students, and parents;

  • Developing and conducting program evaluations to guide ongoing planning; and

  • Providing ongoing professional development and assistance related to processes and data-driven decision-making.