What We Do

Evaluation

CCT frequently acts as an evaluation partner to local, state, national and international educational technology initiatives. In this work, CCT researchers emphasize the importance of conducting evaluations that make concrete contributions to program improvement; that build on, rather than impede, the experiences of program participants; and that are appropriate in scope and focus to the maturity, goals, and resources of the program or initiative in question. We conduct rigorous research to gauge the effectiveness and impact of mature, established educational technology initiatives; undertake formative evaluations of pilot projects and early program implementations; develop embedded evaluation procedures for ongoing internal project assessments, and test evaluation methodologies and instruments, all using quantitative and qualitative methods designed specifically for each project's needs and goals. This work takes place at a variety of levels from international and national projects to state and district levels projects and our evaluation reports and recommendations help administrators, educators, corporations and non-profit partners make informed decisions about the near-term and long-term directions of their programs and initiatives.

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Evaluation of the Eastern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

2006 - 2013

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Evaluating a multi-year effort to expand the number of students with disabilities receiving science and technology degrees in Maine. More»

Supporting Staff Developers in Improving Mathematics Education for Students with Disabilities

2008 - 2012

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Uncovering the supports that staff developers need to implement professional development programs that strengthen math education for students with disabilities More»

Advancing Biology Education for Online Professional Development: A New York State Research Study

2007 - 2011

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Investigating an online professional development course's impact on teacher knowledge and student learning More»

Green Fab Evaluation

2009 - 2011

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Researching the collaborative, project-based learning effort to bring sustainable science "Green" education and career development to high need students More»

Regional Education Laboratory - Northeast and Islands (REL-NEI)

2006 - 2011

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Part of the Regional Education Laboratory -Northeast and Islands with EDC's Center for Online Professional Education (COPE) More»