Research and Evaluation
David Kowalchuk | Research and Evaluation Specialist
22 Liberty Street | 203-630-4122
The Office of Research and Evaluation works directly with the district instructional coaches and the schools to implement research-based strategies to improve teaching and learning. The Research and Evaluation Specialist supports the development of career pathways, including overseeing the Career Technology Education programs and staffing. This office also manages the district's Title I Grant and conducts surveys. The Office of Research analyzes State testing data with the administrators and teachers to implement high-leverage instructional strategies.
Resources
- NCES 2017 STATS-DC Data Conference | Using Motivation Data to Influence Classroom Practices
- AERA 2014 Annual Meeting | Confidential School Climate Survey: Identify and Assist Counselors with Treating Social-Emotional At-Risk Students
- CCER (CT Council for Education Reform) 2014 Best Practices Forum | Turning Data Into Action
- NCES 2012 | Re-engaging the Disengaged Student: Effective Data Use in the Affective Domain
- NCES 2011 | Real-time Data Use: Online Diagnostic Assessment System System Developed to Help Teachers Improve Current Instruction in Grades 3 to 8
- AERA 2009 Symposium: Error Identification Assessment | EIA Paper | EIA Presentation
- Validity & Reliability Study of Meriden's School Climate Survey for Students
