Private Companies and Non-Profit Organizations | Local School Districts
Reading First Program
Minnesota Department of Education
Roseville, Minnesota
The summative evaluation of the federally funded Reading First Program for kindergarten through grade three students across the state. The evaluation includes the production of final reports, data analysis of achievement test data, and on site observations and interviews.
Contact: Nancy Hof (651) 582-8221
Nancy.hof@state.mn.us
Reading First Program
Vermont Department of Education
Montpelier, Vermont
The summative and formative evaluation of the federally funded Reading First Program for kindergarten through grade three students throughout Vermont. Evaluation included classroom observations, interviews of reading coaches, principals, and classroom teachers and extensive data analysis of achievement test data.
Contact: Pamela Chomsky-Higgins (802) 318-5076
msch52@adelphia.net
Janet Harwood (802) 828-1225
jharwood@doe.state.vt.us
Connecticut Alignment Study
Connecticut Department of Education
Hartford, CT
English language arts, mathematics, science, and alternative assessment curriculum alignment studies of Connecticut’s standards (curriculum frameworks) and state assessments for grades 3-8 and high school.
Contact: Barbara Beaudin (860) 713-6897
Barbara.beaudin@po.state.ct.us
Evaluation of Michigan’s-Access Modified Full Independence English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessments
Evaluation of the development and implementation of Michigan’s Full Independence English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessments. Evaluation will include individual interviews, focus group interviews, and analysis of meetings and committee work.
Contact: Peggy Dutcher (517) 335-0471
dutcherp@michigan.gov
English Language Proficiency Alignment Study
Idaho Board of Education
Boise, ID
Alignment study of Idaho's ELP standards and assessments.
Contact: Wendy St. Michell (208) 332-1586
Wendy.st.michell@osbe.idaho.gov
Analysis of Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Proposals
Massachusetts Department of Education
Malden, Massachusetts
Critical analysis of three major testing companies’ proposals for the implementation of
MCAS. Facilitated assessment advisory committee’s meetings and advised on the selection
process.
Contact: Jeffrey Nellhaus (781) 338-3600
jnellhaus@doe.mass.edu
